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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: Medical Device Commercialization - A Journey from Breakthrough Research to Patient-Ready Technology
DESCRIPTION:Check out the recording for this event here. \nJoin the Center for Technology Licensing for a virtual session focused on medical device innovation and regulation.   \nBringing groundbreaking medical devices from concept to patient care is no small feat. It requires a careful balance of scientific ingenuity\, strategic development\, and regulatory compliance. Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring top experts who have successfully navigated this complex landscape.   \nThis session will provide invaluable insights into the journey from idea to market-ready medical technology\, covering key aspects such as:  \n\nNavigating the FDA approval process \n\n\nBalancing innovation with regulatory requirements \n\n\nStrategies for successful device development \n\n\nEmerging challenges in the medical device industry  \n\nWhether you’re considering a new idea\, commercialization\, or actively developing medical device solutions\, this panel offers valuable perspectives on turning promising research into market-ready medical devices.  \nMeet the expert panelists:  \n\nMark Melkerson – Former FDA Deputy Director\, Office of Health Technology / CDRH / ODE; Principal\, MNM Consulting \n\n\nThomas Roueche – President & CEO\, Fesarius Therapeutics \n\n\nJason Spector\, MD – Chief\, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery\, Weill Cornell Medicine; Co-Founder\, Fesarius Therapeutics \n\n 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-medical-device-commercialization-a-journey-from-breakthrough-research-to-patient-ready-technology
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
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SUMMARY:Ignite Innovation Acceleration Information Session
DESCRIPTION: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 to CTL from Ithaca\, Geneva\, or Cornell Tech.   \n   \nFunding up to $50\,000 is provided in the form of project-specific grants with no payback requirement.   \nAttend this information session to learn more about the opportunity. Register for the information session. \n 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-ia-infosession-2
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
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SUMMARY:Venturium '25 - Academic Venture Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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 commercialization. \n​Why Attend? This one-of-a-kind event allows our audience of venture capital\, venture studios\, accelerators\, incubators\, and industry to explore a curation of companies and innovation technologies. \n​Attend to meet academic spinouts from Cornell University\, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures\, Northeastern University\, Rutgers University\, University of Connecticut\, University of Louisville\, University of Pennsylvania\, and Washington University St. Louis. \n​A full agenda for Venturium’25 containing the company names and contact information will be published in the coming weeks. The event will be split into two sessions that run in sequence: Physical Sciences & Life Sciences. \n​Timing of event: \n\n​11:30-11:45 | Meet the Academic Instituions Powering Venturium’25\n​11:45-12:35 | Physical Sciences Showcase\n​12:35-12:45 | Break\n​12:45-2:25 | Life Sciences Showcase\n​2:25-2:30 | Closing Remarks\n\n​Join us to have the opportunity to discover new ventures\, form strategic partnerships\, and contribute to the growth of these companies. This event is a valuable platform for networking\, learning\, and fostering meaningful collaborations. \nRegister for the event.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/venturium25
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20250515T200215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T200215Z
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: Intellectual Property Module - Navigating AI-Assisted Innovation: Best Practices for Academic Researchers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Technology Licensing for a virtual session focused on the practical implications of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) tools into academic research and innovation. \nAs AI becomes an integral part of research methodologies\, it is essential for researchers to understand how to properly document and manage AI’s role in the invention process\, ensuring intellectual property (IP) rights are protected. \nThis session will provide valuable guidance on how to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-assisted research\, covering key topics such as: \n\nStrategic approaches to incorporating AI tools in your research workflow\nBest practices for documenting AI assistance during invention conception and development\nPractical guidelines for maintaining transparent records of AI interactions (prompts and outputs)\nProtecting IP potential while leveraging AI capabilities\nUnderstanding the concept of hybrid inventorship in the AI era\n\nGuest speaker:  \n\nDavid Sanker: Founder of Sanker IP\nDavid will provide actionable insights and practical frameworks for researchers looking to optimize their use of AI while safeguarding their intellectual property interests.\n\nHosted by Martin Teschl\, Director of Business Development and Licensing at CTL. \nWhether you’re considering a new idea\, commercialization\, or actively developing a technology\, this event offers valuable perspectives on turning promising research into market-ready solutions.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-navigating-ai-assisted-innovation-best-practices-for-academic-researchers
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20250522T180747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T150247Z
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: Healthcare Module - From Bench to Market: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Drug Commercialization
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Technology Licensing for a dynamic panel on the real-world path from innovation to therapeutic impact. \nIndustry leaders and biotech entrepreneurs\, including Weill Cornell inventors and founders of licensed startup Convergent Therapeutics\, will share an insightful discussion on navigating the path from the laboratory to the patient in the drug development space. Whether you’re considering commercialization or actively developing potential new drugs\, this panel offers valuable perspectives on turning promising research into new therapies. \nOur expert panelists will share practical insights from every stage of the process—from discovery and development\, preclinical research\, and clinical trials to FDA review and post-market safety monitoring. You’ll gain a better understanding of how regulatory strategy and market access shape the journey\, and how successful teams overcome common barriers to bring therapeutics to market. \nWhat to expect: \n\nKey insights into regulatory and market access strategy\nLessons from successful therapeutic launches\nReal-world examples of collaboration and adaptation\nExpert perspectives across the full drug development lifecycle\n\nGuest speakers:  \n\nAlexander Brown\, COO of Convergent Therapeutics\nDr. Neil Bander\, CSO\, Co-Founder of Convergent Therapeutics\nDr. Philip Kantoff\, CEO\, Co-Founder of Convergent Therapeutics\nDr. Scott Tagawa\, Professor of Medicine in Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine \n\nHosted by Brian Kelly\, Director of Technology Licensing\, CTL at Weill Cornell Medicine \nWhether you’re considering a new idea\, commercialization\, or actively developing a technology\, this event offers valuable perspectives on turning promising research into market-ready solutions.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/navigating-the-complex-landscape-of-drug-commercialization
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T130000
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CREATED:20250802T230259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T151452Z
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: Understanding the Technology Commercialization Process
DESCRIPTION:Join the leadership at CTL for the first series\, where we focus on intellectual property and guide you through the essential steps of the technology commercialization process. You will gain insights into the end-to-end process\, from initial invention disclosure to IP protection\, licensing\, and ultimately\, commercialization. Learn how CTL’s support can help you maximize the impact of your research by successfully navigating the complexities of the commercialization journey. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-understanding-the-technology-commercialization-process
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20250924T171028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T171834Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Innovation Acceleration Fall 2025 Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50\,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing\, startup formation\, or industry partnerships. \nApplications are open from September 22 to November 7\, 2025. \nThis session will provide an overview of: \n\n\nProgram goals and funding scope \n\n\nApplication process and timeline \n\n\nEligibility and selection criteria \n\n\nHow this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series \n\n\nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-ia-fall2025-info-session1
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20250924T173450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T173450Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Innovation Acceleration Fall 2025 Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50\,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing\, startup formation\, or industry partnerships. \nApplications are open from September 22 to November 7\, 2025. \nThis session will provide an overview of: \n\n\nProgram goals and funding scope \n\n\nApplication process and timeline \n\n\nEligibility and selection criteria \n\n\nHow this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series \n\n\nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-ia-fall2025-info-session2
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20250802T230448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214418Z
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: From Idea to Prototyping and Design in Medical Devices
DESCRIPTION:Prototyping is a critical step in translating medical device concepts into real-world solutions. Whether you’re working in a university lab\, building a startup\, or managing development inside a large company\, understanding how to prototype effectively can reduce risk\, save time\, and guide better design decisions. \nThis one-hour virtual panel will explore the strategic role of prototyping across stages of development\, from early testing to scalable production. Panelists will share experiences from both clinical and industry perspectives. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nAudrey Beckman – Medical device executive with 35+ years of experience in product design leadership \n\n\nMohammed Fouda\, MD – Clinician-innovator at Weill Cornell Medicine\, developing a novel medical device \n\n\nModerator:Donna Rounds\, PhD – Associate Director of Business Development and Licensing\, CTL at Weill Cornell Medicine \nRegister for the October 29 panel discussion.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/from-idea-to-prototyping
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20251016T161808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T161808Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Innovation Acceleration Fall 2025 Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50\,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing\, startup formation\, or industry partnerships. \nApplications are open from September 22 to November 7\, 2025. \nThis session will provide an overview of: \n\n\nProgram goals and funding scope \n\n\nApplication process and timeline \n\n\nEligibility and selection criteria \n\n\nHow this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series \n\n\nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-innovation-acceleration-fall-2025-information-session3
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20251030T163735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T174336Z
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: The Path to Commercializing Semiconductor Technology
DESCRIPTION:Join leading experts from industry and academia as they explore the critical pathway from semiconductor innovation to commercial success.  \nThis panel will address key challenges and opportunities in bringing new semiconductor technologies to market\, including scaling challenges\, manufacturing partnerships\, and funding strategies. Speakers will share insights on bridging the gap between academic research and industrial applications\, securing strategic partnerships\, and navigating the complex landscape of chip fabrication and testing. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-the-path-to-commercializing-semiconductor-technology
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-the-path-to-commercializing-semiconductor-technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20251107T202101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T202145Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Fellow for New Ventures Info Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Fellows for New Ventures is the flagship PhD & master’s‑level fellowship in Cornell’s Lab‑to‑Market gap‑fund series. Since its 2022 launch\, the program has supported entrepreneurial scientists and engineers ready to turn research into high‑impact startups. \nWe’re now recruiting our 5th annual cohort\, open to master’s graduates\, doctoral candidates\, and PhD holders. Fellows are matched with a Cornell faculty inventor and receive up to $120\,000 in funding. They join as full‑time Cornell employees\, working in the lab and engaging with our incubator network for business development. \nThis is your opportunity to build a business\, lead as a founder\, advance technology commercialization\, and enrich Cornell’s venture ecosystem. Whether your ambition is to become CEO\, CSO or CTO—or to apply your entrepreneurial mindset to bold new discoveries—Ignite is designed for you. \nWhat we look for: \n\n\nBig‑vision innovators who take calculated risks \n\n\nScientists or engineers ready to lead a venture \n\n\nPartners who want to work alongside a Cornell faculty inventor \n\n\nWhat you’ll get: \n\n\nFunding up to $120 K to support you and your early‑stage work \n\n\nMentorship and training through Cornell’s startup ecosystem \n\n\nAccess to faculty lab resources\, the incubator network\, and startup infrastructure \n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-fellow-for-new-ventures-info-session-1-2025-26
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-fellow-for-new-ventures-info-session-1-2025-26
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20251202T211209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T211209Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Fellow for New Ventures Info Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Fellows for New Ventures is the flagship PhD & master’s‑level fellowship in Cornell’s Lab‑to‑Market gap‑fund series. Since its 2022 launch\, the program has supported entrepreneurial scientists and engineers ready to turn research into high‑impact startups. \nWe’re now recruiting our 5th annual cohort\, open to master’s graduates\, doctoral candidates\, and PhD holders. Fellows are matched with a Cornell faculty inventor and receive up to $120\,000 in funding. They join as full‑time Cornell employees\, working in the lab and engaging with our incubator network for business development. \nThis is your opportunity to build a business\, lead as a founder\, advance technology commercialization\, and enrich Cornell’s venture ecosystem. Whether your ambition is to become CEO\, CSO or CTO—or to apply your entrepreneurial mindset to bold new discoveries—Ignite is designed for you. \nWhat we look for: \n\n\nBig‑vision innovators who take calculated risks \n\n\nScientists or engineers ready to lead a venture \n\n\nPartners who want to work alongside a Cornell faculty inventor \n\n\nWhat you’ll get: \n\n\nFunding up to $120 K to support you and your early‑stage work \n\n\nMentorship and training through Cornell’s startup ecosystem \n\n\nAccess to faculty lab resources\, the incubator network\, and startup infrastructure \n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-fellow-for-new-ventures-info-session-2-december-17
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-fellow-for-new-ventures-info-session-2-december-17
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260111T231727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T231727Z
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SUMMARY:CTL at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Alice Li\, Executive Director at CTL\, and Lisa Placanica\, Senior Managing Director at CTL at Weill Cornell Medicine\, will represent Cornell at this year’s JP Morgan Healthcare Conference\, taking place in San Francisco from January 12 – 15\, and will meet with life science investors to connect them with Cornell technologies and startups. \nMore information about the conference here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ctl-at-jp-morgan-healthcare-conference-2026
CATEGORIES:CTL Internal Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20251216T042217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T042217Z
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SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: Telling Your Scientific Story for Commercialization Impact
DESCRIPTION:Discoveries do not become products or services on their own. Beyond validating the underlying science and its novelty\, researchers must communicate their work in language that resonates with audiences outside their field\, including industry partners\, investors\, and potential customers. Effective storytelling helps build understanding and trust\, highlight the value of new discoveries\, and enable others to see why an innovation matters. \nIn this session\, Telling Your Scientific Story for Commercialization Impact\, Julia Felice\, Ph.D.\, will help scientific innovators strengthen their ability to communicate complex ideas in ways that drive engagement and action. Participants will explore how narrative supports the adoption of new technologies and how a clear\, compelling story can accelerate partnerships\, funding\, and early market traction. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn how to adapt their scientific story for diverse audiences.\nEngage with examples and development of a concise “hook” that conveys the value of their research to non-technical decision makers.\nLeave with a Storytelling for Impact Checklist to guide future communication efforts.\nBe invited to follow-up office hours with Julia Felice for individualized feedback on their own innovation story (limited spots).\n\nThe goal of this workshop is to help innovators understand how to cross the “communication chasm\,” an important step on the path from Lab to Impact. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-telling-your-scientific-story-for-commercialization-impact
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-telling-your-scientific-story-for-commercialization-impact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20251030T170022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T042409Z
UID:10000579-1769515200-1769518800@ctl.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: Social Science at the Frontiers of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Eve DeRosa and social entrepreneur Steve Shapiro for a conversation on translating behavioral science and human-centered research into impactful products\, services\, and ventures. Explore how social scientists are shaping business models and creating change in communities. \nThis event has been postponed. New date: January 27\, 2026.  \nRegister here. 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-social-science-at-the-frontiers-of-innovation
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-social-science-at-the-frontiers-of-innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260111T230809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T164726Z
UID:10000585-1769688000-1769695200@ctl.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Ignite Connect 2026: Accelerating Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cornell’s annual virtual forum spotlighting investment-ready university technologies and venture teams. Ignite Connect features a curated lineup of startups backed by gap-funding programs that have advanced beyond early validation and are actively seeking investment\, strategic partnerships\, or licensing opportunities. \nIdeal for pre-seed/seed investors\, corporate venture teams\, and innovation scouts\, the event includes a spotlight address\, four thematic pitch tracks\, and opportunities to schedule one-on-one meetings with founders and faculty innovators. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-connect-2026
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
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SUMMARY:Ignite Fellow for New Ventures Info Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Fellows for New Ventures is the flagship PhD & master’s‑level fellowship in Cornell’s Lab‑to‑Market gap‑fund series. Since its 2022 launch\, the program has supported entrepreneurial scientists and engineers ready to turn research into high‑impact startups. \nWe’re now recruiting our 5th annual cohort\, open to master’s graduates\, doctoral candidates\, and PhD holders. Fellows are matched with a Cornell faculty inventor and receive up to $120\,000 in funding. They join as full‑time Cornell employees\, working in the lab and engaging with our incubator network for business development. \nThis is your opportunity to build a business\, lead as a founder\, advance technology commercialization\, and enrich Cornell’s venture ecosystem. Whether your ambition is to become CEO\, CSO or CTO—or to apply your entrepreneurial mindset to bold new discoveries—Ignite is designed for you. \nWhat we look for: \n\n\nBig‑vision innovators who take calculated risks \n\n\nScientists or engineers ready to lead a venture \n\n\nPartners who want to work alongside a Cornell faculty inventor \n\n\nWhat you’ll get: \n\n\nFunding up to $120 K to support you and your early‑stage work \n\n\nMentorship and training through Cornell’s startup ecosystem \n\n\nAccess to faculty lab resources\, the incubator network\, and startup infrastructure \n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-fellow-for-new-ventures-info-session-3-2
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-fellow-for-new-ventures-info-session-3-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260211T001539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T001539Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Fellow for New Ventures Info Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Fellows for New Ventures is the flagship PhD & master’s‑level fellowship in Cornell’s Lab‑to‑Market gap‑fund series. Since its 2022 launch\, the program has supported entrepreneurial scientists and engineers ready to turn research into high‑impact startups. \nWe’re now recruiting our 5th annual cohort\, open to master’s graduates\, doctoral candidates\, and PhD holders. Fellows are matched with a Cornell faculty inventor and receive up to $120\,000 in funding. They join as full‑time Cornell employees\, working in the lab and engaging with our incubator network for business development. \nThis is your opportunity to build a business\, lead as a founder\, advance technology commercialization\, and enrich Cornell’s venture ecosystem. Whether your ambition is to become CEO\, CSO or CTO—or to apply your entrepreneurial mindset to bold new discoveries—Ignite is designed for you. \nWhat we look for: \n\n\nBig‑vision innovators who take calculated risks \n\n\nScientists or engineers ready to lead a venture \n\n\nPartners who want to work alongside a Cornell faculty inventor \n\n\nWhat you’ll get: \n\n\nFunding up to $120 K to support you and your early‑stage work \n\n\nMentorship and training through Cornell’s startup ecosystem \n\n\nAccess to faculty lab resources\, the incubator network\, and startup infrastructure \n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-fellow-for-new-ventures-info-session-4-2026
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-fellow-for-new-ventures-info-session-4-2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260211T000140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T000533Z
UID:10000588-1772020800-1772024400@ctl.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: A Red Apple from the Lab to Your Shopping Cart: The SNAPDRAGON® Story
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging discussion with Dr. Susan Brown\, Cornell University’s renowned apple breeder\, who will share the remarkable journey of commercializing the SNAPDRAGON® apple. Discover how a single cross-pollination in a Cornell research orchard in 1998 evolved into a premium apple variety now available in grocery stores nationwide. \n  \nIn today’s competitive fruit marketplace\, developing a successful new apple variety requires more than just exceptional tasting variety. A discussion of how the commercialization of SNAPDRAGON® parallels the modern startup journey\, including challenges in intellectual property protection\, strategic partnerships\, and brand development. Familiar topics in bringing SNAPDRAGON® to market include navigating the product development landscape\, market fit\, scaling\, and international expansion – challenges familiar to any entrepreneur. \n  \nThis hour-long virtual discussion offers unique insights into how university innovations can successfully transition to the marketplace and challenge traditional academic approaches to plant breeding. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-a-red-apple-from-the-lab-to-your-shopping-cart
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-a-red-apple-from-the-lab-to-your-shopping-cart
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260303T212723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212845Z
UID:10000591-1773403200-1773406800@ctl.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Ignite Innovation Acceleration Spring 2026 Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50\,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing\, startup formation\, or industry partnerships. \nApplications are open from March 2 to April 24\, 2026. \nWho Should Apply?\n\n\nCornell faculty \n\n\nPostdoctoral researchers \n\n\nPhD innovators \n\n\nResearch teams developing technologies with commercial potential \n\n\nJoin our next info session on March 13 at noon. This session will provide an overview of: \n\n\nProgram goals and funding scope \n\n\nApplication process and timeline \n\n\nEligibility and selection criteria \n\n\nHow this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series \n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-innovation-acceleration-spring-2026-information-session
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260303T210514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T210514Z
UID:10000590-1774440000-1774443600@ctl.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: Building Bridges — Bringing Life Sciences Technologies to Market Through Business Development
DESCRIPTION:This Lab to Impact session will explore the strategic role of business development and partnering in advancing life sciences innovation from academia to industry. Through a moderated discussion\, we will compare how venture capital\, biotech companies\, and pharmaceutical organizations evaluate academic technologies\, define partnership objectives\, and engage in collaboration. Hosted by Jamie Brisbois\, Manager of Business Development and Licensing at CTL at Weill Cornell Medicine. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-building-bridges-bringing-life-sciences-technologies-to-market-through-business-development
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-building-bridges-bringing-life-sciences-technologies-to-market-through-business-development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260303T213105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T213105Z
UID:10000592-1774612800-1774616400@ctl.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Ignite Innovation Acceleration Spring 2026 Information Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50\,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing\, startup formation\, or industry partnerships. \nApplications are open from March 2 to April 24\, 2026. \nWho Should Apply?\n\n\nCornell faculty \n\n\nPostdoctoral researchers \n\n\nPhD innovators \n\n\nResearch teams developing technologies with commercial potential \n\n\nJoin our next info session on March 27 at noon. This session will provide an overview of: \n\n\nProgram goals and funding scope \n\n\nApplication process and timeline \n\n\nEligibility and selection criteria \n\n\nHow this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series \n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-innovation-acceleration-spring-2026-information-session-2
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260303T213310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T213622Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Innovation Acceleration Spring 2026 Information Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50\,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing\, startup formation\, or industry partnerships. \nApplications are open from March 2 to April 24\, 2026. \nWho Should Apply?\n\n\nCornell faculty \n\n\nPostdoctoral researchers \n\n\nPhD innovators \n\n\nResearch teams developing technologies with commercial potential \n\n\nJoin our next info session on April 10 at noon. This session will provide an overview of: \n\n\nProgram goals and funding scope \n\n\nApplication process and timeline \n\n\nEligibility and selection criteria \n\n\nHow this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series \n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/ignite-innovation-acceleration-spring-2026-information-session-3
CATEGORIES:CTL Events,Ignite,Info Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260315T161851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204915Z
UID:10000594-1777464000-1777467600@ctl.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: The Rocky Road to Instant Ice Cream
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on the journey from scientific breakthrough to commercial success in food technology. \nUsing the evolution of instant ice cream as a case study\, this session explores what it takes to move from lab innovation to a product people trust\, adopt\, and buy. \nOur speakers—spanning academia\, entrepreneurship\, and industry—will share firsthand perspectives on navigating regulatory requirements\, scaling production\, and building a viable business around novel food technologies. \nWe’ll cover:\n• Bridging research and commercial viability\n• Navigating food safety regulations\n• Scaling production while maintaining quality\n• Building consumer trust\n• Securing investment and partnerships \nSpeakers: Syed Ruzvi\, professor at Cornell CALS\, and Aris Despo\, seasoned tech entrepreneur. Hosted by Marie Donnelly\, Business Development and Licensing Manager at CTL. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-the-rocky-road-to-instant-ice-cream
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-the-rocky-road-to-instant-ice-cream
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T154332
CREATED:20260315T162222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T210954Z
UID:10000595-1778068800-1778072400@ctl.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Lab to Impact: The Hard Reality of Building a Biotech Startup - A CEO's Perspective
DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to build a biotech startup? \nJoin us for a candid conversation with serial entrepreneur Laurence Blumberg\, M.D.\, as he shares firsthand insights from decades of building and leading life sciences companies—from early-stage innovation to acquisition. \nThis session will go beyond the typical startup narrative to explore the realities of biotech entrepreneurship: long timelines\, scientific uncertainty\, capital intensity\, and the decisions that shape successful ventures. \nWhether you are a researcher\, inventor\, or aspiring founder\, this session will provide a grounded perspective on what it takes to translate scientific discoveries into viable companies. \nHosted by Lynda Inseque\, director of Technology & Venture Initiatives and Engagement at CTL. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-the-hard-reality-of-building-a-biotech-startup-a-ceos-perspective
CATEGORIES:CTL Events
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LOCATION:https://ctl.cornell.edu/event/lab-to-impact-the-hard-reality-of-building-a-biotech-startup-a-ceos-perspective
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