Bootcamp: MASON I-CORPS NEXTGEN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY COHORT

Bootcamp

Sep 2

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This program teaches an evidence-based approach to idea evaluation. Is the idea desirable? Who is the ideal audience? Where do you even start? This cohort is here to help answer those questions.

Mason I-Corps NextGen Digital Technology Cohort (Quantum, AI, Cybersecurity, Space, Communications, etc) offers this Immersive NSF Regional Cohort concurrently with the Quantum World Congress 2025 to assist university and community (start ups with real/deep technology) innovators that want to take their ideas and solutions to market.

This program teaches an evidence-based approach to idea evaluation. Is the idea desirable? Who is the ideal audience? Where do you even start? This cohort is here to help answer those questions. Centered around customer discovery and Lean Launch methodology, you will determine if your idea solves a need and for whom.

The program provides a hands-on learning experience on how to begin to successfully nurture a fledgling idea into a more viable and implementable potential solution that benefits society.

This program is not just about the content; it focuses on talking to customers and testing hypotheses about the value behind your idea and the potential venture you could launch in the future to provide your solution to the market.

Instructor

Michael Abbot is a seasoned investor and innovation strategist with 30+ years of experience turning ideas into revenue. He has worked with over 4,500 tech teams—from startups to Fortune 500s— driving growth through data-driven innovation. A serial entrepreneur, he’s been an equity partner in 17+ businesses and led the development of 250+ products. Mike is a nationally recognized I-Corps Program Instructor and expert in technology commercialization.

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Logistics

Intro Session (Virtual) - Thurs., August 28 (6PM - 8PM ET)

Session 1 (Virtual) - Thurs., September 4 (9AM - 11AM ET)

Session 2 (Virtual) - Tues., September 9 (9AM - 11AM ET)

Session 3 (Virtual) - Thurs., September 11 (9AM - 11AM ET)

Session 4 (In-Person) - Wed., September 17 (9AM - 11AM ET)

Session 5 (Virtual) - Tues., September 23 (9AM - 11AM ET)

Session 4 (In-Person) Location: Capital One Hall 7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons, VA 22102

Who Can Attend?

Faculty, Researchers, Postdocs, Students and Staff from all universities and community businesses (startups) with real technology.

Cost

The I-Corps program is free of charge for all teams. The QWC Registration fee is TBD (Discounted). Participating in the QWC 2025 is optional, however, it is highly recommended.

Registration

First, register for the I-Corps NextGen Digital Technology cohort and then contact Sampson Addo (Mason I-Corps Program Manager) at saddo2@gmu.edu to register for the QWC 2025.

Click the following link to register for Mason I-Corps NextGen Cohort:

https://airtable.com/appDIZ29yVAPcRo8b/shrqqdvZ53Zbe4Lma

Questions? Contact Sampson Addo (Mason I-Corps Program Manager) at saddo2@gmu.edu