New York I-Corps Teaching Team Application - Adjuncts and Observers
The New York I-Corps Network runs various intensive entrepreneurial training programs, using the Lean LaunchPad Methodology. Cohorts are modeled from the NSF National I-Corps program and are designed for teams to learn the business model canvas, the customer discovery process, and get connected with the nation-wide innovation network of entrepreneurs, commercialization experts, industry mentors, and innovation leaders. Teams in these programs will conduct 20-80 customer discovery interviews (depending on course length) and will receive eligibility to be nominated to the $50k NSF, NIH, or NASA National I-Corps Programs as well as opportunities within the New York State such as SBIR/STTR guidance. Participants should leave the program with a timeline and plan to access next step resources.

Want to observe the lean startup methodology live in a cohort? Interested in bringing the impact of I-Corps to your institution? Join our Teaching Team! Upcoming New York Hub led cohorts below. 

Winter 2026 New York Regional Virtual Lean Bootcamp Course Dates:

Kickoff Session: Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET
Mid Session: Friday, January 16, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET Finale Session:  Friday, January 23, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM ET

Teaching Team Preflight will begin at 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM EST

At A Glance Course Schedule: https://bit.ly/NYICorpsWinter2026Schedule

The next step in the process is a GROUP introduction Teaching Team Call on January 5, 2026, 2:00 - 3:00 PM to help orient all new and previous adjuncts and observers to the I-Corps and Lean LaunchPad process! A calendar invite will be sent to you upon assessment and receipt of this application. 

Adjuncts versus Observers: 

⦿ Adjuncts will provide feedback during team presentations in live zoom class sessions with cohorts of 10-27 teams. Adjuncts will also provide virtual feedback on teams business model canvas hypotheses and logged customer discovery interviews through our online customer discovery platform, InYourEcosystem. Adjuncts will also host office hours with teams, at each owns time schedule and availability. Adjuncts should be able to attend all class sessions as well as Teaching Team preflight and debrief sessions that occur (20 min) before and after the course, respectively. Adjuncts are greatly appreciated, and compensated with a small honorarium, after the course dates complete based on attendance.  

⦿ Observers solely watch class sessions and attend all the scheduled sessions, as well as participate in the Teaching Team preflight and debrief sessions that occur (20 min) before and after the course, respectively. Observers are welcome to join Instructors Office Hours to observe and learn the process. Individuals who have NEVER observed a I-Corps regional or nationals should begin as an Observer. 

For questions or comments, please email info@newyorkicorps.org

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Full Name (First and Last) *
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What is your level of experience with the Lean LaunchPad Methodology and/or I-Corps? *
What experience (if any) do you have with startups? *
Why are you interested in participating and/or what are your plans involving the I-Corps Program/Lean LaunchPad curriculum at your organization? *
Did someone refer you to New York I-Corps? If yes, let us know who! *
Can you attend all course dates + teaching team call? (We are currently recruiting trainees for Adjuncts/Observers in Winter 2026)

Deadline to make it into the Winter 2026 Teaching Team training is 12/12/2025. 
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