2025

SXSW

March 8-14

University-affiliated innovators (faculty, staff, postgrads) are invited to apply for the 2025 SXSW Immersive I-Corps Cohort.

This all-expenses-paid opportunity offers a week at SXSW in Austin, TX, where you'll refine your innovation, conduct customer discovery and connect with industry leaders.

Spots are extremely limited. Apply here by Jan 24.

Spring

• March 5 – kick-off (informational session), time TBD
• March 18, 10 a.m. to noon
• March 25, 10 a.m. to noon
• April 8, 10 a.m. to noon
• April 15, 10 a.m. to noon

Summer

Kick-off date TBD

• July 8, 10 a.m. to noon
• July 15, 10 a.m. to noon
• July 29, 10 a.m. to noon
• August 5, 10 a.m. to noon
• August 12, 10 a.m. to noon

Fall

Kick-off date TBD

• November 4 (election day), 1 to 3 p.m.
• November 11, 1 to 3 p.m.
• November 18, 1 to 3 p.m.
• December 2, 1 to 3 p.m.
• December 9, 1 to 3 p.m.

Broad overview of core concepts with collaborative learning about customer discovery best practices

NOTE: Teams are encouraged to participate in more than one cohort, as customer discovery or work on additional value propositions uncovers new opportunities for their innovations.

Additional in-person networking and presentation options may be added to virtual programs.