Bearers of Innovation 2026

Bearers of Innovation: A One Cornell Celebration is an annual, invitation-only celebration recognizing Cornell researchers and inventors who took a meaningful step forward in the technology commercialization journey — whether by disclosing a technology for the first time or reaching a licensing milestone.

This year’s celebration honors inventors from FY2024 and FY2025 across Cornell’s Ithaca and New York City campuses, bringing together the broader Cornell innovation community to recognize the work that moves discoveries from the lab toward real-world impact.

Attendance is by invitation only. Invitations are extended directly to recognized inventors by CTL leadership and the Business Development and Licensing team.