Cohort program infrastructure
that actually ships
From open application calls through reviewer scoring to post-selection program tracking — one platform for NSF I-Corps, SBIR programs, university accelerators, and innovation cohorts.
Trusted by program managers at NSF, SBA, and leading research universities
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NSF I-Corps 2025 — Applications
Spring cohort · 47 submitted · 12 under review
Submitted
47
Under Review
12
Accepted
8
Avg Score
7.4
Platform
Everything a program manager needs
Cohorts replaces spreadsheets, Airtable, and duct-taped email workflows with purpose-built program infrastructure.
Application Management
Configurable application forms with custom fields, eligibility checks, and smart validation. Support rolling or deadline-based submissions.
Reviewer Scoring
Assign reviewers to applications, configure rubrics, and track completion. Blind review mode and conflict-of-interest flags built in.
Cohort Tracking
Track accepted companies through milestones, deliverables, and check-ins. Keep program officers and participants aligned.
Reporting & Compliance
Export structured data for federal reporting requirements. Audit trails, data retention policies, and FISMA-aligned controls.
Multi-Program Support
Run NSF I-Corps, SBIR/STTR, and university cohorts under one roof with separate permission scopes and branding.
Participant Portal
Applicants and cohort members get a clean portal to submit, check status, complete tasks, and access resources — no email threads.
Use Cases
Built for the programs that matter
From federal agencies to research universities — Cohorts adapts to your program structure, not the other way around.
NSF I-Corps
Manage national and regional I-Corps cohorts end-to-end: application intake, customer discovery tracking, team check-ins, and compliance reporting to NSF program officers.
200+
Teams per cohort cycle
SBIR / STTR Programs
Track Phase I and Phase II awardees, manage reporting deadlines, and give agency program managers full visibility without drowning in emails.
12
Reporting milestones automated
Accelerator & Incubator
Run competitive cohort selection with structured reviewer scoring, accept companies into the program, then track them through the full semester.
3×
Faster application review
Innovation Programs
State agencies and regional economic development orgs use Cohorts to run startup competitions, grant programs, and innovation challenges with audit-ready records.
100%
Audit-trail coverage
How It Works
From setup to closeout in one platform
Set up your program
Define your program type, configure application fields, set deadlines, and invite your team. Takes under 30 minutes.
Open applications
Share your branded application link. Cohorts handles intake, validation, and confirmation emails automatically.
Run structured review
Assign reviewers, configure scoring rubrics, and track completion. Export decisions when the panel closes.
Manage the cohort
Accepted participants get portal access. Track milestones, collect deliverables, and run check-ins — all in one place.
Report & close out
Generate structured reports for federal requirements. All data is audit-ready with full activity logs.
Pricing
Straightforward pricing
All plans include access to core application, review, and cohort tracking features. Volume discounts available for government and university frameworks.
Starter
Contact us
For single-program pilots and small university cohorts.
- 1 active program
- Up to 100 applicants
- Reviewer panel (up to 10)
- Basic reporting exports
- Email support
Program
Contact us
For federal program offices and universities running multiple cohorts.
- Unlimited programs
- Unlimited applicants
- Advanced reviewer tools
- Compliance reporting
- SSO / SAML support
- Priority support
Enterprise
Custom
Multi-agency deployments, custom integrations, and SLAs.
- Everything in Program
- Custom data retention
- FedRAMP-aligned controls
- Dedicated CSM
- Custom SLA
- On-premise option
Early Access
Ready to modernize your cohort program?
We are working with a small number of program offices and universities to refine the platform. Request access and we will follow up within 48 hours.