Post-Course Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Survey

Questions for Post-Course I-Corps Survey
Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(b), an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to an information collection unless it displays
a valid OMB control number.
The OMB control number for this collection is 3145-0238.
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is
estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions. Send comments regarding this burden estimate and any other
aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, Office of the
General Counsel, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22314.

Question text

Code
1
2
3
4
5

Which of the following categories best
describes your research or technology area?

6
7
8
9
10
999

Which of the following categories best
describes your research or technology area?
[Other]

Select the sector that best describes your
industry.

Overall, how would you describe the learning
environment created during the course[Collegial]

Overall, how would you describe the learning
environment created during the course[Motivating]

Advanced Manufacturing and
Nanotechnology (MN))
Advanced Materials and
Instrumentation (MI))
Biological Technologies (BT))
Chemical and Environmental
Technologies (CT))
Educational Technologies and
Applications (EA)
Electronic Hardware, Robotics
and Wireless Technologies
(EW))
Information and Communication
Technologies (IC)
Semiconductors (S) and
Photonic (PH) Devices and
Materials
Smart Health (SH) and
Biomedical (BM) Technologies)
Internet of Things (IO)
Other

[open-ended]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
999

Select the sector that best describes your
industry. [Other]
What did you find most valuable about the ICorps course- Please describe specific
activities, lectures, or exercises that were
particularly useful to your learning.
What improvements do you suggest for future ICorps courses- Please describe specific
activities, lectures, or exercises that could
be refined or improved.

Value

Agriculture
Education
Energy & Materials
Environment
Healthcare/Medical
Information Technology and
Communication
Infrastructure/Building
Sanitation/Water
Other

[open-ended]

[open-ended]

[open-ended]
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3

Page 1 of 9

Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very
Extremely
Not at all
A little
Somewhat

Overall, how would you describe the learning
environment created during the course[Motivating]

Overall, how would you describe the learning
environment created during the course[Productive]

Overall, how would you describe the learning
environment created during the course[Innovative]

Overall, how would you describe the learning
environment created during the course[Challenging (positively)]

Overall, how would you describe the learning
environment created during the course[Stressful]

Overall, how would you describe the learning
environment created during the course- [Harsh]

Overall, how would you describe the learning
environment created during the course[Exhausting]
Briefly describe the impact the learning
environment (teaching style, course structure,
pace) has had on you and your team. You may
elaborate on your responses to the above
question
Please indicate your agreement with the
following statements about the overall delivery
of the I-Corps course. [Overall, activities
were well suited to the learning objectives of
the course]
Please indicate your agreement with the
following statements about the overall delivery
of the I-Corps course. [The teaching team
provided relevant critique/feedback to
participants]
Please indicate your agreement with the
following statements about the overall delivery
of the I-Corps course. [The teaching team
encouraged appropriate levels of participation
by participants]

4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5

Very
Extremely
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very
Extremely
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very
Extremely
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very
Extremely
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very
Extremely
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very
Extremely
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
Very
Extremely

[open-ended]

1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4

Page 2 of 9

Totally Disagree
Disagree
Unsure
Agree
Totally Agree
Doesn't Apply
Totally Disagree
Disagree
Unsure
Agree
Totally Agree
Doesn't Apply
Totally Disagree
Disagree
Unsure
Agree

Please indicate your agreement with the
following statements about the overall delivery
of the I-Corps course. [The teaching team
encouraged appropriate levels of participation
by participants]
Please indicate your agreement with the
following statements about the overall delivery
of the I-Corps course. [The teaching team
motivated us to do our best work]

Please indicate your agreement with the
following statements about the overall delivery
of the I-Corps course. [The educational climate
was conducive to learning]

Please indicate your agreement with the
following statements about the overall delivery
of the I-Corps course. [Creating the team video
was valuable component of the course.]

Please rate the quality of your interaction
with each of the facilitators. [Instructor 1]

Please rate the quality of your interaction
with each of the facilitators. [Instructor 2]

Please rate the quality of your interaction
with each of the facilitators. [Instructor 3]

Please provide any specific comments about
individual facilitators here.
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Channels][Scale 1]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Channels][Scale 2]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Cost Structure][Scale 1]

5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
1
2
3
4
5

Totally Agree
Doesn't Apply
Totally Disagree
Disagree
Unsure
Agree
Totally Agree
Doesn't Apply
Totally Disagree
Disagree
Unsure
Agree
Totally Agree
Doesn't Apply
Totally Disagree
Disagree
Unsure
Agree
Totally Agree
Doesn't Apply
No interaction
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
No interaction
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
No interaction
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent

[open-ended]
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3

Page 3 of 9

Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable

The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Cost Structure][Scale 1]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Cost Structure][Scale 2]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Customer
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Customer
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Customer segments][Scale 1]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Customer segments][Scale 2]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Key activities][Scale 1]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Key activities][Scale 2]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Key partners][Scale 1]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Key partners][Scale 2]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Key resources][Scale 1]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
Page 4 of
after the course. [Key resources][Scale 2]

4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1

9

Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable

The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Key resources][Scale 2]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Revenue streams][Scale 1]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Revenue streams][Scale 2]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Value propositions][Scale 1]
The I-Corps course is organized around nine
components of Osterwalder's Business Model
Canvas (listed below). For each component,
indicate your level of knowledge before and
after the course. [Value propositions][Scale 2]
Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I have
adequately assessed my technology's readiness
for commercialization.]
Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I have
identified a viable commercialization path for
my technology.]
Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I have
developed a scalable business model.]
Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I will
apply for SBIR funding for my technology in the
next 12 months.]
Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I will
seek other funding or investment for my
technology within the next 12 months.]

2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5

Page 5 of 9

Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all knowledgeable
Slightly knowledgeable
Somewhat knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable
Extremely knowledgeable
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Extremely confident
Doesn't apply
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Extremely confident
Doesn't apply
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Extremely confident
Doesn't apply
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Extremely confident
Doesn't apply
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Extremely confident

Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I will
seek other funding or investment for my
technology within the next 12 months.]
Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I am
interested in starting my own company.]
Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I am
interested in working in a technology-based
start up.]
Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I have
defined a minimum viable prototype for my
product.]
Indicate your level of confidence with the
following statements about the current status
of your technology and future plans. [I have
identified and validated the market for a
product based on my technology.]
Indicate the likelihood the I-Corps course will
influence your future plans. [I will use the
information and ideas from the I-Corps course
in my teaching.]
Indicate the likelihood the I-Corps course will
influence your future plans. [I will use the
information and ideas from the I-Corps course
to help guide other start ups.]
Indicate the likelihood the I-Corps course will
influence your future plans. [I will use the
information and ideas from the I-Corps course
in my career.]
Indicate the likelihood the I-Corps course will
influence your future plans. [I will use the
information and ideas from the I-Corps course
in my research program.]
If you intend to use the information and ideas
from the program in other ways, please describe
them here.
How many people (customers, users, etc.) did
you and your team interview during the I-Corps
course- [You personally]

6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
[open-ended]
[open-endednumeric]

Page 6 of 9

Doesn't apply
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Extremely confident
Doesn't apply
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Extremely confident
Doesn't apply
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Extremely confident
Doesn't apply
Not at all confident
Slightly confident
Somewhat confident
Very confident
Extremely confident
Doesn't apply
Definitely not
Probably not
Probably
Very Probably
Definitely
Definitely not
Probably not
Probably
Very Probably
Definitely
Definitely not
Probably not
Probably
Very Probably
Definitely
Definitely not
Probably not
Probably
Very Probably
Definitely

How many people (customers, users, etc.) did
you and your team interview during the I-Corps
course- [Your team as a whole]
About how many hours per week (on average) did
you personally spend on your I-Corps projectDescribe the extent to which your team did the
following:
[Collaborated effectively]

Describe the extent to which your team did the
following:
[Had a clear leadership structure]

Describe the extent to which your team did the
following:
  [Distributed the workload equitably]

Describe the extent to which your team did the
following:
[Shared decision making]

Describe the extent to which your team did the
following:
[Made good decisions]

[open-endednumeric]
[open-endednumeric]
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5

[Non-Mentor (M)] Please estimate how often per
week you met with your mentor during the
course. (A meeting is defined as communicating
via phone, video, or in-person.)
[M Trad] Traditional: Please estimate how often
per week you met with your team during the
[open-endedcourse. (A meeting is defined as communicating
numeric]
via phone, video, or in-person.)
[M Other]/Please estimate, on average, how
often per week you met with each team during
the course. (A meeting is defined as
communicating via phone, video, or in-person.)
[Non-M] How satisfied are you with the number
1
of times per week that you met with your
2
mentor?
3
[M Trad] How satisfied are you with the number
4
of times per week that you met with your team?
5
[Non-M] Please rate the quality of your
1
interaction with your mentor.
2
[M Trad] Please rate the quality of your
3
interaction with your team.
4
[M Other] Please rate the quality of your
5
[Non-M] A goal of the course is to conduct at
1
least 100 customer interviews. To what extent
did your mentor help you achieve this goal?
[M Trad] To what extent were you able to help
Page 7 of 9
your team achieve their goal of at least 100

Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Most of the
Always
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Most of the
Always
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Most of the
Always
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Most of the
Always
Never
Seldom
Sometimes
Most of the
Always

Not at all
Slightly
Somewhat
Very
Extremely
Very Poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Not at all

time

time

time

time

time

[Non-M] A goal of the course is to conduct at
least 100 customer interviews. To what extent
did your mentor help you achieve this goal?
[M Trad] To what extent were you able to help
your team achieve their goal of at least 100
[Non-M] To what extent was your mentor able to
support your application of the Business Model
Canvas tool?
[M Trad] To what extent were you able to
support your team's application of the Business
[Non-M] To what extent was your mentor able to
support your understanding of pathways to
commercialization?
[M Trad] To what extent were you able to
support your team's understanding of pathways
[Non-M] Overall, how well did your
relationship with your mentor meet your
expectations?

2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
1
2

Which of the following best describes the
current status of your project-

3

4
If you selected "None of the above," describe
the current status of your project below.

[open-ended]
1
2

Choose the response that best describes your
team's current status in terms of founding a
new company to commercialize your research.

3
4
5
6

Choose the response that best describes your
team's current status in terms of founding a
new company to commercialize your research. comment
What training or skills do you feel you are
lacking that would assist you in refining your
business model and pursuing your next steps[PI/GRANTEE ONLY] Was the funding you received
sufficient to conduct the necessary customer
discovery requirements of the program?

A little
Somewhat
A lot
Completely
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
A lot
Completely
Not at all
A little
Somewhat
A lot
Completely
Exceeded
Met
Did not meet
Our research has commercial
potential ("Go" decision)
Our research is not yet ready
for commercialization ("Nogo" decision)
We are not yet sure whether
our research is
commercializable (Uncertain)
None of the above (please
describe status in your own
words below)

[open-ended]

[open-ended]

[open-ended]

Page 8 of 9

No, and we are not planning
to
Not yet, but we plan to in
the near future (6-12 months)
Not yet, but we plan to
eventually (more than a year)
We're not sure if we will do
this or not
Yes, we did this prior to
this course
Yes, we did this during the
course

[PI/GRANTEE ONLY] If relevant, please describe
how you have been able to leverage NSF's ICorps funding.

[open-ended]

Overall, how well did this workshop meet your
expectations-

1
2
3

Overall, how well did this workshop meet your
expectations- - comment

[open-ended]

Overall, how would you rate the I-Corps course?

[open-ended]

Is there anything else you would like us to
know about your I-Corps experience?

[open-ended]

Please rate the following aspects of the
logistics and venue for the course (Scale:
1=Poor; 6=Excellent). [Meals and breaks]

Please rate the following aspects of the
logistics and venue for the course (Scale:
1=Poor; 6=Excellent). [Course communications &
logistics]

Please rate the following aspects of the
logistics and venue for the course (Scale:
1=Poor; 6=Excellent). [Course materials]

Please rate the following aspects of the
logistics and venue for the course (Scale:
1=Poor; 6=Excellent). [Facilities and
classroom]
If you have any comments on the logistics and
venue for the course, please share them below.

1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
[open-ended]

Page 9 of 9

Did not meet my expectations
Met my expectations
Exceeded my expectations

Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Excellent
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Excellent
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Excellent
Very poor
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Excellent