NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery.
The NASA Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Pilot program seeks to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship skills among faculty, students in higher education, post-docs, and researchers. By participating in the National Science Foundation's Innovation Corps Program, teams receive education and guidance in developing business models and exploring the commercial potential of their research. The program fosters informed decision-making, reveals the commercial possibilities of research/technology, advances workforce development in science and space technology, and cultivates entrepreneurial mindsets.