What to expect
The Maryland I-Corps Showcase is a midday networking event organized by the University of Maryland and the NSF I-Corps Hub: Mid-Atlantic Region, hosted at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation in Bethesda. It runs from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, with an optional facility tour until 2:00 PM. The focus is on what founders and research teams can do after completing I-Corps customer discovery training.
Agenda
- 12:00 PM: Welcome from the host, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation
- 12:10 PM: Next Steps after I-Corps, presented by Dan Kunitz, Director of the Mid-Atlantic I-Corps Hub
- 12:30 PM: Overview of TEDCO federal programs and startup resources
- 12:40 PM: Networking with Maryland innovation ecosystem organizations and I-Corps alumni
- 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM (optional): Tour of Henry M. Jackson Foundation facilities and accelerator
Who should attend
The event is for participants in the I-Corps Next program and the Dual-use/Defense Tech I-Corps regional program. A limited number of spots are open to ecosystem partners and I-Corps alumni. It is most useful for university and lab spinout teams, and for founders working on dual-use or defense technology who want to learn about TEDCO funding paths and meet Maryland support organizations.
Venue and access
The event takes place in Bethesda, MD. The exact address is shared only with registered guests.
How to register
Registration is required through the Luma event page. A price was not listed. Space for non-participants is limited.