Stories of impact

Stay up-to-date with the latest news, where research meets innovation. From success stories and program updates to groundbreaking advancements, stay informed about how university-developed technologies are making an impact. Explore the stories behind the innovations and learn how you can be part of this growing movement.

Impact in action

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Stories from across the Hub

Madanat

From Insight to Innovation: I-Corps Catalyzes the Public Impact of Research

By Hala Madanat, Vice President for Research...
February 26, 2026

NSF I-Corps™ as a path to more effective research

By Visar Berisha, Professor and Associate Dean...
January 27, 2026

How I-Corps Immerse: SEMICON West 2025 Shaped ASU Professor Xiangyu Guo’s Research Approach

Dr. Xiangyu Guo, Assistant Professor in the...
December 17, 2025

Different Paths, Same Question: Who Is Your Customer?

By Carlos Navarro, Technology Licensing Officer, and...
November 20, 2025
Cristy Salanga

What is NSF I-Corps™? A New Entrepreneur’s Guide to This Game-Changing Program

By Cristy Salanga, Patent Manager, and I-Corps...
October 22, 2025

Tips and Best Practices for Conducting Customer Discovery Interviews and Gathering Valuable Feedback

By Tolulope Perrin-Stowe, Business Development and Licensing...
September 23, 2025
Brett

From Discovery to Impact: How Boise State is Building Idaho’s Innovation Ecosystem with NSF I-Corps™ and NSF-ART

By Brett Adkins, Director, Office of Technology...
August 26, 2025

Strengthening Your Grant’s ‘Broader Impacts’ with NSF I-Corps™

By Leith Martin, Executive Director, Troesh Center...
July 24, 2025

A Battery Breakthrough Inspired by a Can of Compressed Air

UC San Diego alumnus Cyrus Rustomji is...
July 10, 2025

Starting Your Entrepreneurial Journey with NSF I-Corps

By Dennis Abremski, Executive Director, Institute for...
June 19, 2025
Arch Harner

From Classroom to Marketplace: Uniting Academic Research with Student Entrepreneurial Aspirations

By Archibald Harner, Assistant Vice President, Research...
May 22, 2025

Fail Fast: Companies That Pivoted After I-Corps Customer Discovery

By Tyler McCusker, Commercialization Network Coordinator at...
April 30, 2025