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DOE Energy I-Corps Program
As part of the DOE’s Office of Technology Commercialization, this program brings together research teams and seasoned industry mentors for an intensive two-month training experience (up to 20 hrs/week).
Over the course of the program, researchers sharpen their ability to create technology value propositions, engage directly with stakeholders, and chart actionable pathways to bring innovations to market.
Beyond technical skills, participants gain a new entrepreneurial mindset. They return to their labs equipped with practical tools for industry engagement and strategies to align future research with real-world needs.
Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are now closed. Explore upcoming opportunities here.
Berkeley Lab I-Corps Lite Program
I-Corps Lite is a two-month course (3-4 meetings) designed to bring an entrepreneurial mindset to everyday Lab work.
Through a mix of virtual workshops and practical assignments, participants explore how to apply innovation tools to a wide range of activities—developing new inventions, preparing grant proposals, and launching startups.
Hosted by IPO, the program fosters creative problem-solving, industry awareness, and collaboration. Lab employees gain practical skills they can use immediately, and external entrepreneurs are invited to provide fresh perspectives
The next I-Corps Lite session begins in early 2026. For more information, contact ipo@lbl.gov.
*Prior supervisor approval is required to participate
For both DOE I-Corps and Berkeley Lab I-Corps Lite, you may apply as a team or, if you would like to be placed in a team, see this partnering tool.
Testimonials
“I’m convinced it helped us clinch an ARPA-E award. What I learned in I-Corps was absolutely essential to understanding and effectively articulating the business opportunity of our battery technology. It significantly altered our outlook on the technological demands necessary to gain market traction.”
Peter Frischmann, a former Lab scientist and co-founder and CEO of Sepion Technologies
“I think all Lab researchers should participate in I-Corps training before trying to commercialize their technologies....It’s important to understand that users and decision-makers are different and may have different interests. Identifying these stakeholders and their needs is key.”
Deepti Tanjore, Director of the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU). Read more here
Contact:
Contact:
Jeremy Greeter
Jeremy Greeter
Berkeley Lab I-Corps Program Lead
JGreeter@lbl.gov
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