Lean Launchpad Short Course
Lean Launchpad Short Course
Lean Launchpad Short Courses use the Lean LaunchPad method to give participants a working knowledge of how to think about their innovation ideas from a business and customer perspective, as well as how to conduct customer discovery interviews; the first step in any commercialization process. This course provides a set of skills and entrepreneurial knowledge that can be applied to any career path. Held on campus, the short courses are typically open to non-university participants as well.
Benefits of the Program
- Develop best practices for conducting customer discovery and identifying key stakeholders.
- Learn, practice, and hone your innovation skills.
- Improve the odds for commercial success.
- Understand market trends and needs in your ecosystem.
- Expand your network of like-minded peers, instructors, investors, customers, and mentors.
- Obtain eligibility to apply for $50,000 grant from the National NSF I-CorpsTM team grant.
- Prepare for applying to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer programs.
Spring 2025 Session Dates 
Rm 1038 Campus Instructional Facility | 1405 W Springfield Ave, Urbana
More details about location and format of sessions will be posted soon.
- Wed | Feb 12 | 3-4:30pm - Session Kickoff
- Wed | Feb 19 | 3:00-5:30pm - Session 1
- Wed | Mar 5 | 3:00-5:30pm - Session 2
- Wed | Mar 26 | 3:00-5:30pm - Session 3
Application due by January 28
The application process begins with an application submission to the program of the team’s choosing. In the days following an application submission, the team will be contacted by a member of the Hub team with additional details regarding next steps. If you have questions, please contact Kearsa Rawson at klrawson@illinois.edu.