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SUMMARY:Explore Entrepreneurship and Market Validation with INNOVAR - Free 
 Summer Course For Community
DESCRIPTION:LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR INNOVAR SUMMER 2026\n\n \n\nThe dea
 dline to apply is June 17th\, 2026 at 11:59PM.\n\n \n\n\n\nTurn Your Idea 
 Into a Viable Business\n\n \n\nINNOVAR is a 10-week training program that 
 helps aspiring founders transform technology concepts into real-world solu
 tions with commercial potential. Whether you're exploring innovations in s
 ustainable farming\, robotics\, health tech\, transportation\, or other fi
 elds\, INNOVAR gives you the tools to validate your idea\, build a busines
 s model\, and move confidently toward launch.\n\n \n\nBuilt on the proven 
 Lean LaunchPad framework\, the program emphasizes real customer discovery\
 , teaching you how to test assumptions\, identify market needs\, and refin
 e your idea based on direct feedback from potential users. The focus isn
 ’t on the technology itself\, but on solving a meaningful problem for re
 al customers.\n\n \n\nWhat You'll Learn\n\nINNOVAR equips you with practic
 al business knowledge to help you move from lab to market. Through hands-o
 n activities and expert guidance\, you'll explore key areas such as:\n\nMa
 rket analysis & sizingUnderstanding the competitive landscapeGo-to-market 
 strategiesIntellectual property protectionFunding and commercialization pa
 thways \n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\nBeyond the classroom\, INNOVAR offers perso
 nalized support and strategic connections to help you succeed long after t
 he program ends:\n\n1:1 mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and advi
 sorsTransferable startup skills that apply across industriesAccess to a ro
 bust network of professionals and resourcesOpportunities to pursue follow-
 on funding and business support \n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR INNOVAR SU
 MMER 2026\n\n \n\nSummer 2026 INNOVAR Class Schedule\n\n \n\n1 - 6/24/26: 
 (In-person) Ideation\n\n2 - 7/1/26: (Virtual) Introduction & Core Concepts
 \n\n3 - 7/8/26: (Virtual) Product/Market Fit\n\n4 - 7/15/26: (Virtual) Mar
 ket Size\n\n5 - 7/22/26: (Virtual) Competitive Analysis & IP\n\n6 - 7/29/2
 6: (Virtual) Business Ecosystem\n\n7 - 8/5/26: (Virtual) Go-To Market Stra
 tegy\n\n8 - 8/12/26: (Virtual) Commercialization Roadmap\n\n9 - 8/19/26: (
 Virtual) Funding\n\n10 - 8/26/26: (In-person) Final Presentations\n\n \n\n
 Important Notes\n\nClass 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 i
 n person \n\nProgram Commitment: Expect to spend about 8 hours per week\, 
 including weekly sessions\, customer interviews\, mentor meetings\, and as
 signments.\n\n \n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR INNOVAR SUMMER 2026
LOCATION:UC Riverside
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