I-Corps Hub West Impact
11
Partner
Institutions
1190
Regional Teams
Trained
170
Startups
Formed
935
Jobs
Created
8600
People
Impacted
$170M+
Raised in Follow-up
Funding
Impact That Drives Economic Development
$170M+ in Follow-On Funding Raised by Regional Teams
Since launch, I-Corps West teams have raised more than $170+ million in follow-on funding from public and private sources. This metric reflects our vision of ensuring that every deep technology discovery made, has the opportunity to reach a commercialized environment, so that the maximum impact available can become reality.
170 Startups Formed Through Regional Programming
From breakthrough therapeutics to clean tech and AI-driven solutions, I-Corps West has helped launch 170 startups across the Western U.S. These ventures represent a growing engine of job creation, talent retention, and sector-specific innovation across the region.
1190 Regional Teams Trained Across 11 Institutions
Our investment in talent development spans 1190 regional teams across diverse institutions. Each team represents a faculty-led or graduate-led innovation with real-world commercialization potential, contributing to a robust pipeline of high-growth ventures.
Startup Formation and Investment Returns
67 Teams Advanced to the National I-Corps™ Program
I-Corps West serves as a launchpad to national success. Fifty teams have advanced to the NSF’s flagship program, unlocking additional funding, national visibility, and deep commercialization mentorship. These teams exemplify the scaling potential of regional innovation.
$21.9M Secured in SBIR Grants and Government Contracts
Eight companies emerging from I-Corps West have secured a combined $21.9 million through SBIR awards and federal contracts. These non-dilutive funding streams validate the technical merit and societal value of the innovations supported through our regional pipeline.
Backed by the Best: Y Combinator, Techstars, and Top VCs
Multiple I-Corps West alumni have been accepted into elite accelerator programs and secured investment from leading venture capital firms. This demonstrates our track record in preparing ventures that meet the highest standards of viability, scalability, and impact.
Q1 2025
A Strong Start to Discovery
Q2 2025
Momentum in Motion
Deep tech commercialization transforms scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions. It drives high-quality job creation, regional economic resilience, and U.S. competitiveness in global innovation. Supporting this pipeline ensures that federally funded research leads to scalable ventures that solve society’s toughest challenges.
