Take advantage of CTL’s educational programming

Explore opportunities that will assist you in advancing your research toward commercialization with knowledge, funding, and support.

Programs

Training & Education
Funding
Diversity & Inclusion
CTL Practicum
Training and Education
Flagship internship program.
Ignite Cornell: Research Lab to Market
Funding
A gap funding series that accelerates technology commercialization, venture creation, and growth.
Bearers of Innovation: A One Cornell Celebration
Diversity and Inclusion
An exclusive event honoring innovators across campuses whose technologies were licensed or optioned, as well as the lead inventors who submitted their inaugural disclosures during a predetermined period.
Academic Business Development
Training and Education
A WCM course and training program where participants gain hands-on experience in academic technology transfer and business development.
External Funding Opportunities
Funding
From federal funding opportunities (SBIR, STTR, Activate) to corporate funding or call for proposals.
Women Innovators Initiative
Diversity and Inclusion
A Cornell program to engage, empower, and grow women faculty, staff, and graduate students on the path toward technology innovation and entrepreneurial leadership.

Discontinued Programs

Pitch for the People

“Pitch for the People” is a virtual pitch competition that allows Cornell students, staff and faculty to present an idea that is poised to solve a social problem for funding of up to $2,000.

Events and Outreach

CTL provides year-round events and programs to educate our stakeholders on technology transfer, licensing, venture processes, and commercialization.

IP Series
Events

CTL New
Ventures Series

CTL@WCM
Special Panel Events

Social Science
Innovation Series
Events

Ignite Cornell Lab to Market Events

Cornell Community
Events

Partner Educational Events

Upcoming Events

  • Revolutionizing Healthcare With AI Powered Devices

    1300 York Avenue 1300 York Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Join the Weill Cornell Medicine BioVenture eLab and Startup Venture Group to learn about how AI is enhancing healthcare.

  • Cornell Startup Recruitment & Networking Expo

    Bowers CIS Building 127 Hoy Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

    Cornell Startup Recruitment & Networking Expo is a unique opportunity for innovative startups to connect with other student talent.

  • 2026 Inaugural CAMPUS Symposium

    Statler Hotel Ballroom 130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, New York, United States

    The inaugural CAMPUS Symposium convenes industry leaders, researchers, and other innovation partners to explore the future of advanced materials innovation.

  • Eclectic Convergence 2026

    Cornell Tech, New York City 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY, United States

    A full-day event bringing together Cornell founders, investors, students, faculty, and alumni interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

    $100