Bring Cornell’s Innovation to the Market.

 

More than 230 startup companies based on Cornell technologies have been created, raised over $3.2 B in funding cumulatively, and launched many products into the market.

 

Partner with Cornell to access cutting-edge research innovations addressing global challenges.

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Innovator
Portal

The inventor portal allows Cornell innovators to view their disclosures, patent filing history and status, and IP-related agreements. A Cornell Net-ID is required.

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Technologies

Whether you are a company looking to license a technology or an entrepreneur interested in building a new venture, CTL manages a broad array of breakthrough technologies that may fit your technological aspirations.

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Plant Varieties

Cornell breeders work closely with growers and farmers across the country to develop novel varieties that respond to consumer needs while offering agronomic benefits.

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Find Cornell
Startups

CTL has helped spin out over 230+ technology startups based on Cornell university research from different disciplines.

Technology Innovation Metrics Over the Past 5 Years

69

Startups
2020-24

$2.3

Funding raised by startups
2020-24

477

Licenses and options
2020-24

$122

Revenue
2020-24

CTL in Action

Ignite Innovation Acceleration Information Session

Ignite Innovation Acceleration provides grant funding to Cornell labs that are working to advance their innovations toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships. The program is open to inventions disclosed...

Inspiring Futures – Facilitated Mixer

This event is part of the larger Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration Ezra. To attend this session, attendees must register for Celebration Ezra. Inspirational Spotlight: Professor Hakim Weatherspoon, Professor of Computer...

WCM Office Hours with Eric Bryant

Eric holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from New York University (NYU), a Juris Doctor from New York Law School, and is a registered patent attorney. He works...

WCM Office Hours with Louise Sarup

Louise manages a portfolio of medical technologies focusing on imaging, platform technologies, and algorithms. She is a seasoned professional with years of experience in licensing and commercialization and is eager...

Venturium ’25 – Academic Venture Showcase

Venturium'25 is a virtual, half-day showcase for spinouts from several academic institutions across the USA. The selected companies are actively raising a pre-seed or seed round to drive development and...



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