Explore Entrepreneurship and Market Validation with INNOVAR - Free Summer Course For Community
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LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR INNOVAR SUMMER 2026 The deadline to apply is June 17th, 2026 at 11:59PM. Turn Your Idea Into a Viable Business INNOVAR is a 10-week training program that helps aspiring founders transform technology concepts into real-world solutions with commercial potential. Whether you're exploring innovations in sustainable farming, robotics, health tech, transportation, or other fields, INNOVAR gives you the tools to validate your idea, build a business model, and move confidently toward launch. Built on the proven Lean LaunchPad framework, the program emphasizes real customer discovery, teaching you how to test assumptions, identify market needs, and refine your idea based on direct feedback from potential users. The focus isn’t on the technology itself, but on solving a meaningful problem for real customers. What You'll Learn INNOVAR equips you with practical business knowledge to help you move from lab to market. Through hands-on activities and expert guidance, you'll explore key areas such as: Market analysis & sizingUnderstanding the competitive landscapeGo-to-market strategiesIntellectual property protectionFunding and commercialization pathways What You'll Gain Beyond the classroom, INNOVAR offers personalized support and strategic connections to help you succeed long after the program ends: 1:1 mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and advisorsTransferable startup skills that apply across industriesAccess to a robust network of professionals and resourcesOpportunities to pursue follow-on funding and business support LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR INNOVAR SUMMER 2026 Summer 2026 INNOVAR Class Schedule 1 - 6/24/26: (In-person) Ideation 2 - 7/1/26: (Virtual) Introduction & Core Concepts 3 - 7/8/26: (Virtual) Product/Market Fit 4 - 7/15/26: (Virtual) Market Size 5 - 7/22/26: (Virtual) Competitive Analysis & IP 6 - 7/29/26: (Virtual) Business Ecosystem 7 - 8/5/26: (Virtual) Go-To Market Strategy 8 - 8/12/26: (Virtual) Commercialization Roadmap 9 - 8/19/26: (Virtual) Funding 10 - 8/26/26: (In-person) Final Presentations Important Notes Class will start on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 and end on Wednesday, August 26, 2026Classes will be held Wednesdays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.The majority of this course is delivered online, but includes 2 required in-person commitmentsThe first and final sessions will be held in person Program Commitment: Expect to spend about 8 hours per week, including weekly sessions, customer interviews, mentor meetings, and assignments. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR INNOVAR SUMMER 2026