Novus I-Corps Program at Rutgers
Learn how to accelerate your new technology towards commercialization by attending our Novus at Rutgers CABM on Jan 22nd, 2026, a half-day introduction to I-Corps.
The Novus I-Corps Program at Rutgers provides an opportunity for individuals and teams with innovations to:
- Shift your mindset from science and technology to the people your innovation could benefit
- Understand how Customer Discovery drives innovation (and gets you out of the building!)
- Meet local I-Corps Program Leaders and the Tech Transfer & New Ventures teams to guide your journey
- Learn tips for success from an I-Corps Alumni Panel sharing their experience
- Network with like-minded individuals to help form teams or guide your next steps
Who Should Attend: (Individuals and teams from the Tri-State area are invited) - Faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, undergraduates, and alumni who are developing a scientific or technical discovery.
- Individuals or Teams preparing for an upcoming Propelus. Those who attend Novus can be fast-tracked to participate in Rutgers March/April Propelus Program
- Individuals, including community members, local entrepreneurs, and potential SBIR/STTR applicants who want to learn how innovation happens at Rutgers University and potentially join a team.
- Student Organization / Program Leaders who want to learn more about how I-Corps can benefit their members
Eventbrite registration link is here
Event: Novus I-Corps Program at Rutgers CABM Piscataway, NJ 08854
Address: Center for Advanced Biotechnology & Medicine, Room 010, 679 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ
Tentative Agenda:
- 9:30 am Registration/Check-in/Networking
- 10:00 am Novus I-Corps Welcome and Introductions
- 10:30 am Novus Training & Workshop
- 11:30 am Working Lunch & Alumni Panel
- 12:15 pm Customer Discovery & Next Steps
- 1:00 pm Novus Content concludes (additional Networking time)
A Networking Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP here by January 15. Rutgers University is part of the NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub and our community is eligible to participate in a number of upcoming I-Corps programs being held at partner schools.