This template helps any research team—regardless of technology type—structure a compelling I-Corps executive summary. Fill in each section with your specific details; brackets [like this] show what goes where.
[Your Team/Company Name] has developed a [technology type: e.g., process, device, software, material, service] that solves [the core problem: be specific and concrete]. Through [number] customer interviews in [context: regional program, customer visits, industry events], the team validated that this solution addresses a real, urgent need for [who: target customers/users].
[Your Team/Company Name] has successfully completed the NYU Tech Venture Workshop on [DATE], which is a “Regional I-Corps Training Program”. The NSF Award conferring lineage is NSF-IIP-2048498.
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Why this matters: Reviewers want to see you've talked to real people who confirmed your problem exists and care about solving it.
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When the team started, we assumed [initial belief about the market/customer/problem]. After talking to [number] [types of customers], we learned that [what actually matters most to customers—NOT what you assumed]. This insight shifted our focus from [original plan] to [refined strategy based on customer feedback].
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Why this matters: This shows you're learning, not just building. I-Corps teams that pivot based on evidence get funded.
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