LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR INNOVAR SUMMER 2026

The deadline to apply is June 17th, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Turn Your Idea Into a Viable Business

INNOVAR is a 10-week training program that helps aspiring founders transform technology concepts into real-world solutions with commercial potential. Whether you're exploring innovations in sustainable farming, robotics, health tech, transportation, or other fields, INNOVAR gives you the tools to validate your idea, build a business model, and move confidently toward launch.

Built on the proven Lean LaunchPad framework, the program emphasizes real customer discovery, teaching you how to test assumptions, identify market needs, and refine your idea based on direct feedback from potential users. The focus isn’t on the technology itself, but on solving a meaningful problem for real customers.

What You'll Learn

INNOVAR equips you with practical business knowledge to help you move from lab to market. Through hands-on activities and expert guidance, you'll explore key areas such as:

• Market analysis & sizing
• Understanding the competitive landscape
• Go-to-market strategies
• Intellectual property protection
• Funding and commercialization pathways

What You'll Gain

Beyond the classroom, INNOVAR offers personalized support and strategic connections to help you succeed long after the program ends:

• 1:1 mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and advisors
• Transferable startup skills that apply across industries
• Access to a robust network of professionals and resources
• Opportunities to pursue follow-on funding and business support

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR INNOVAR SUMMER 2026

Summer 2026 INNOVAR Class Schedule

1 - 6/24/26: (In-person) Ideation

2 - 7/1/26: (Virtual) Introduction & Core Concepts

3 - 7/8/26: (Virtual) Product/Market Fit

4 - 7/15/26: (Virtual) Market Size

5 - 7/22/26: (Virtual) Competitive Analysis & IP

6 - 7/29/26: (Virtual) Business Ecosystem

7 - 8/5/26: (Virtual) Go-To Market Strategy

8 - 8/12/26: (Virtual) Commercialization Roadmap

9 - 8/19/26: (Virtual) Funding

10 - 8/26/26: (In-person) Final Presentations

Important Notes

• Class will start on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 and end on Wednesday, August 26, 2026
• Classes 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 commitments
• The first and final sessions will be held in person

Program Commitment: Expect to spend about 8 hours per week, including weekly sessions, customer interviews, mentor meetings, and assignments.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR INNOVAR SUMMER 2026