I-Corps Propelus May-June 2026

I-Corps Propelus 
May 4th, 2026

Co-hosted by the Rowan University Office of Technology Commercialization, the Rowan Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering,

Propelus is a program designed for research teams to explore how your discovery can help potential customers and meet industry needs as a startup or venture. What You Will Learn The I-Corps Methodology will teach you how to:

• Develop your business model, focusing on Value Propositions and Customer Segments.Test your business model hypotheses by engaging directly with potential customers.
• Map the customer job workflow, ecosystem, and customer types.

Benefits of participating in I-Corps

• Gain a deeper understanding of your market and uncover new applications for your innovation.
• Learn how to bring technology to market and overcome commercialization challenges.
• Receive a stipend of up to $1,500 for customer discovery and related expenses.
• Qualify to apply for the National NSF I-Corps program and a $50,000 grant.
• Build connections with the regional innovation ecosystem and foster valuable collaborations.
• Access resources to advance your project.

Application Requirements
Faculty, staff, students from all Rowan campuses and schools, and Rowan alumni with technology-based innovations are encouraged to apply for this four-session program. Our goal is to support you in transitioning your innovative concepts into the marketplace.

Eligible ideas or projects can originate from:

• Research (funded or unfunded)
• Institutional projects
• Capstone projects
• Other student work

While many projects stem from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), innovations from all disciplines are welcome.

Important Note: Innovators from across the Northeast Region are welcome to join Hub programs. Affiliation with a Hub member university is not required to participate. Programs, whether virtual or in person, are open to the entire Hub community.

Dates

May 4th, 2026

Have Questions?

Please contact Michael Dominik at dominik@rowan.edu for any questions.