S2S - Science2Startup Call for Proposals
2022-12-05
Call for Proposals from TTOs & Researchers: Submit directly at science2startup.com by Dec. 5, 2022
Submission Guidelines

Novel, proprietary academic technology in the therapeutics space
Less than 4-5 years from the clinic
Have not received Series A funding
A legal entity or management team is NOT required
Must be submitted by the researcher or corresponding TTO
Do NOT submit confidential information

The Inventor's Patent Academy
2022-12-05 - 2023-06-30
Patents protect inventions so that inventors can focus on their work and be compensated for it. But many people don’t know how to navigate the patenting process, or even where to start.
That’s why The Inventor’s Patent Academy was created. This free, one-of-a-kind, e-learning course aims to help people understand the patenting process and get them ready to apply for their own patent. It also explores challenges inventors may face along the way—particularly those that typically affect women, people of color, veterans, low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented inventors—and provides advice to overcome them. Throughout the program, participants will hear from actual inventors about the challenges they faced and their successes on their journeys to bring ideas to life.
This course is unique because it was made by inventors, patent experts, and—most importantly—diversity and inclusion experts, in collaboration with Invent Together partner Qualcomm: one of America’s most innovative companies, with a portfolio of more than 140,000 patents.
If more people are encouraged to invent and have the tools and knowledge to patent, we can begin to make real systemic change and build a more diverse and inclusive innovation ecosystem—complete with new inventors, new ideas, and new technologies.
Start your patenting journey today! Register here.

Empower Conference 2023 Pitch Competition - Applications Open
2023-02-14 - 2023-03-06
The Empower Conference 2023 Pitch Competition celebrates women academic entrepreneurship and salutes all founders and researchers who have or are planning to commercialize university-developed intellectual property across all disciplines including technology, physical sciences, life sciences and social sciences.
Applicants will compete for over $150K of cash and in-kind prizes, including a first-place cash prize of $100K and a $10K bundle of in-kind legal and advisory services. The semi-finalists and finalists in the selection process will also receive expert mentoring advice and the opportunity to meet with several VC firms.
The Empower pitch competition welcomes all researchers, founders and C-suite executives (from all academic institutions and/or industry) who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and who are commercializing university IP and ideas developed across college campuses, or licensing university-developed IP. Startups seeking pre-seed, seed, or series A funding are encouraged to apply. The pitch competition is open to all eligible participants regardless of identity.
A Google account is required to submit this form. If you prefer not to use Google, please email donseitz@princeton.edu directly with the information requested including your Executive Summary and Pitch Deck.

Please also direct any questions to Don Seitz @ donseitz@princeton.edu.

Applications are due by 11:59 pm PT on Monday, March 6th.

Morgan Stanley Asia Women Who Inspire Series - Women in Banking Forum (Asia)
2023-03-22 20:00 - 21:45 UTC
Participate in the Women in Banking Forum and join the conversation with women working across the Investment Banking Division and Global Capital Markets Division as they discuss their personal and professional experiences working in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.
Look beyond the start of your career. From Analysts to Managing Directors, learn from their experience to explore how a career at Morgan Stanley can help you reach your full potential.
Why should you attend?

Gain insights into the career journey of our bankers
Hear practical advice from their personal experiences
Learn about the development opportunities and challenges they have working in the banking industry
Network with senior female bankers to see how their roles evolve as they progress in their careers

The session is open to all students interested in starting their careers in Asia.

NOTE: Registration open until March 12, 2023.
Register here.

Morgan Stanley Asia Women Who Inspire Series - Women4Tech Challenge
2023-03-29 20:00 - 22:30 UTC
The Women4Tech Challenge allows students to experience first-hand what our Morgan Stanley technologists do best – working collaboratively to solve unique and challenging problems.
Working in teams, participants will apply their combined skills to solve three problems designed by our global technologists. After completing all challenges, an overall winning team will be announced. In line with Morgan Stanley’s Values, the winning team will take into account not only the successful completion of each challenge but how teams worked together to achieve success!
Why should you attend?

Discover how your technical skills can be applied to solve a variety of business problems
Opportunity to connect with and expand your network across other technically minded women
Ongoing career support and guidance from the Morgan Stanley Asia Campus Team

Top performing teams in the challenge will be eligible for:

An opportunity to be fast-tracked in the upcoming internship applications
Mentorship / coffee chats with Morgan Stanley female technologists

The Challenge is open to all students who are interested in starting their career in Asia.

NOTE: Registration open until March 19, 2023.
Register here.

Morgan Stanley Asia Women Who Inspire Series - Future Female Traders (Asia)
2023-03-30 19:00 - 22:30 UTC
Global institutions, cutting-edge hedge funds, and industry innovators all turn to Morgan Stanley for sales, trading, and market-making services, as we work to find new forms of investment to maximize returns.
Future Female Traders is a competition targeting female students interested in learning more about a career in finance, specifically the Sales & Trading function. Participants will have the opportunity to play the roles of a salesperson, a trader, and a fund manager, gaining valuable insights into what it might be like to work in these areas.
The simulated competition is open to university students from any discipline interested in starting their career in Asia.
Why should you attend?

Gain valuable insights as you experience first-hand what it’s like to work in a Sales & Trading function.
Practice the holistic skills needed to achieve success, not only achieving financial returns but building client relationships, managing risk, and maintaining composure and resilience.

Top performers will be eligible for:

An opportunity to be fast-tracked in the upcoming internship applications
Mentorship/coffee chats with Morgan Stanley Asia representatives
Ongoing career support and guidance from the Morgan Stanley Asia Campus Team

NOTE: Registration open until March 19, 2023.
Register here.

From Lab to Impact: Broadening Participation Summit - Northeast
2023-04-24 16:00 - 2023-04-25 16:00 UTC
From Lab to Impact: Broadening Participation Summit – Northeast is a special short conference designed to help university researchers like you learn how to move your discoveries and inventions from the lab to the market, expand your research and career opportunities, and engage with the regional innovation ecosystem.
Through this summit, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps™ program, we aim to engage the nation’s diverse talent in strengthening and scaling the research that will drive tomorrow’s technologies and societal impact.
Who Should Attend?
If you identify as a member of a group historically underrepresented in STEM (especially women and/or BIPOC, including those from Minority Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities), and are located in the Northeast region of the US (NE/NY/NJ), you are invited to apply for a travel grant to attend. For more details on who should apply, please visit our FAQ page.
Event Schedule
Monday, April 24 | 4:00 pm ET | Dinner & Reception
MIT’s InnovationHQ and the MIT Museum
We expect to also offer several Lab Tours on Monday afternoon before the event begins.
Tuesday, April 25 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm ET | Summit
Marriott Boston Cambridge
50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA

More information and registration here.

I-Corps Regional Course hosted by University of Buffalo (virtual)
2023-06-21 | Online Webinar
In this ~ month-long virtual course (July 17 – August 16), researchers working on a deep tech innovation “get out of your comfort zone” and talk with customers (virtually) to identify the best product-market fit.
You may apply with a team of 1-3 people. Teams may not split attendance between members. Please only include the members of your team that will be fully participating in the course. All team members are required to attend and participate fully in every course session and complete all coursework.
More information and registration here.
Application Closes: Wednesday, June 21

I-Corps Regional Course hosted by University of Vermont (virtual)
2023-06-28 | Online Webinar
In this ~month long virtual course (July 24 – August 23), researchers working on a deep tech innovation “get out of your comfort zone” and talk with customers (virtually) to identify the best product-market fit.
You may apply with a team of 1-3 people. Teams may not split attendance between members. Please only include the members of your team that will be fully participating in the course. All team members are required to attend and participate fully in every course session and complete all coursework.
More information and registration here.
Application Closes: Wednesday, June 28

Battery Tech I-Corps Regional Course The Battery Show (Detroit, MI)
2023-07-26
In this ~month long hybrid course (August 21 – September 22), a select group of researchers working on battery technology will “get out of their comfort zone” and talk to customers at the Battery Show conference to identify the best product-market fit. The course begins online and culminates with a trip to Novi, MI for The Battery Show. Up to $5,000 (depending on team size) in travel reimbursement funding will be available for accepted teams*.
You may apply with a team of 1-3 people. Teams may not split attendance between members. Please only include the members of your team that will be fully participating in the course. All team members are required to attend and participate fully in every course session and complete all coursework.
More information and registration here.
Application Closes: Wednesday, July 26

Webinar: Ask a VC
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Do you have a burning question on venture capital you need answered? Join OUP for our fourth annual ‘Ask a VC’ webinar, a session where our partner TTOs can ask Managing Partners Marc Singer and Bill Harrington anything and everything as it pertains to venture capital operations, decision-making, and the current investing environment.
Since the purpose of this webinar is to answer your questions on venture capital and startups, submit your questions early by emailing them to kmangels@oup.vc. Query areas could include:

The past year in startup funding – what happened? How difficult is it really to raise a round right now? And how have deal terms changed to reflect this different environment?
Considering the fundraising environment, recommendations on how to stand out amongst the crowd
The industry areas that are particularly interesting to VCs right now
The best ways to get introductions to VCs
Stages of companies more attractive to VCs in 2023
The converse – what areas are having a difficult time fundraising right now?
Downsized funds – what does that mean for the startup world?
Recommendations for first-time academic founders

Marc and Bill will also take questions from the audience the day of the webinar but sending your questions in advance will put them at the top of the queue.
Register now.

Eclectic Convergence 2023
2023-11-03 | Cornell Tech, New York City, 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY, 10044, United States
Join us on 11/3/2023 for a full day of Eclectic Convergence. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this year’s eclectic mix of speakers and their personal stories, and perspectives on building their iconic enterprises!

Learn more and register.

Seventh Annual Dean's Symposium on Innovation and Entrepreneurship
2023-11-07
The Dean’s Office and Enterprise Innovation proudly present the Seventh Annual Dean’s Symposium on Innovation and Entrepreneurship on November 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Griffis Faculty Club, 521 E. 68th Street, New York, NY
Register now

Navigating Entrepreneurship in Neurotech
2023-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, November 16, 4-5 pm ET, join us for a virtual panel “Navigating Entrepreneurship in Neurotech,” which will discuss the current challenges and strategies of building a startup in the Neurotech space. In the rapidly evolving landscape of neurotechnology, the panel will discuss the pivotal steps required to de-risk innovations in this dynamic field. From applications in the ICU for a traumatic brain injury to brain-computer interface technology to enhance motor skills and video-based devices used to combat mental health challenges, what does it take to build a neurotech startup?
Learn from rising entrepreneurs in this space about funding and regulatory strategies they’ve pursued, as well as how they’ve surpassed challenges in obtaining data for their neurotech in a relatively new and evolving environment.
Panelists:
– Susan Pannullo, MD – Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering (Moderator)
– Benjamin Rapoport, MD, PhD – Co-Founder, CSO, Precision Neuroscience, Neurosurgeon, Mount Sinai Health System, former co-founding team member of #Neuralink, an X company (Panelist)
– Sudhin Shah, MS, PhD – CSO, Alert Neurotechnologies, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine (Panelist)
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A Panel on Diversity in Patenting Presented by Invent Together
2023-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Invent Together presents a virtual discussion on why patents are important for underrepresented communities and how the Inventor’s Patent Academy is bringing equity to the world of patenting.
Register now.

Accelerating BioVenture Innovation Final Pitch Event
2023-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on campus as the finalist teams from the 2023 Accelerating BioVenture Innovation course pitch their technologies to a panel of early-stage investors. The teams have spent 15 weeks learning material from a variety of industry professionals with rigorous coursework to help them prepare and deliver their pitches.
Following the pitches there will be a networking reception with investors, ecosystem partners, and industry representatives who served as mentors and lecturers throughout our program. Come celebrate the winning teams with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails!
Register here.

The OUP Exchange: Licensing Trends for Climate Tech Startups
2024-03-05 12:00 (America/New_York)
The purpose of the Virtual Exchange is to share best practices across a broad network and make connections in the tech transfer world. In this Exchange, we’ll share best practices for licensing to climate tech startups, including the following questions:

Given the ever-evolving climate tech landscape these past few years, how have your licensing practices to these startups changed, if at all? What are your pain points working with these startups? What are some best practices your office has implemented?
Have royalty percentage amounts or structures changed recently in your climate tech startup licenses? What are some best practices you can share regarding structuring compensation for Licensed Product sales in climate tech licenses?
Are you utilizing milestone payments as a different lever in your climate tech startup licenses? If so, have these been to offset some or all earned royalty payments?
Have these startups requested any interesting non-financial terms?

Bring your pain points and lessons learned pertaining to climate tech startup licensing. We’ll start out with a brief panel discussion addressing some of these questions, followed by breakout rooms to talk through additional points, and then a brief summary of the breakout discussions back in the main room.
Each breakout room will have a moderator and scribe. The moderators will keep the discussions moving in the breakout rooms, and the scribes will be responsible for summarizing the key findings of their breakout session and presenting them to the larger group. If you would like to volunteer for one of these positions, please designate that on your registration form or email Jaimie Testai at jtestai@oup.vc. You are also welcome to send in advance to Jaimie any additional questions you would like to see discussed during the Exchange.
Come discuss, network, and learn together on March 5th or 6th. We will run two sessions since we know not everyone can always make a specific date and time.
While most of our programs are open to a broad swath of audiences, the purpose of the Exchange is to share best practices in the academic tech transfer field and therefore is only open to individuals employed by our partner institutions’ Technology Commercialization Offices.
Registration

2024 Startup Financing Trends
2024-03-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
OUP is pleased to invite you to our annual startup financing trends webinar. Join Harry Won, Nii Dodoo-Amoo and Nabil Ullah of OUP’s investment team for a discussion on startup financing trends to review the state of the venture funding landscape.
We’ll cover current market behaviors across the entire startup ecosystem with a specific emphasis on university spinouts. Harry Won will outline trends in the life sciences, including biopharma, research tools, diagnostics, and medical devices while Nii Dodoo-Amoo and Nabil Ullah will review the tech and physical sciences, ranging from software to climate tech.
OUP leverages public sources and its own proprietary database of active university spinouts from its partner institutions to provide unique insights and perspectives for 2024 and beyond.
Panelists:

Nii Dodoo-Amoo – Principal of the tech investment team at OUP, focusing on investment opportunities in physical sciences and deep tech sectors.
Harry Won – an associate of the Life Science team at OUP focusing on life science investment opportunities across therapeutic areas and development stages.
Nabil Ullah – a Senior Investment Analyst assisting OUP’s investment team across a variety of functions such as sourcing investment opportunities, conducting diligence, and providing portfolio support.

Registration

Empowering Women Innovators: A Spotlight on the National Science Foundation I-Corps Program
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us on Thursday, March 28th, from 12-1 pm EST for an enlightening session dedicated to the I-Corps program, a transformative National Science Foundation initiative that enables researchers to amplify the impact of their scientific discoveries in the marketplace. In honor of Women’s History Month, this event is tailor-made for the Equalize community and female academic entrepreneurs eager to explore the commercial viability of their innovations. Engage in discussions with panels featuring academic researchers and startups, sharing their customer discovery journeys within the I-Corps program. They will provide invaluable insights, enriching the event with their unique perspectives and expertise. Seize this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and make your mark within a thriving innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Be part of this inspiring community event that celebrates and elevates women’s roles in pioneering change!
Register now.

AI Series Part 1 | AI in University Commercialization Practices
2024-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Topic: AI Series, Part 1 | AI in University Commercialization Practices
When: Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 12:00pm ET
Registration:** **Click Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Webinar Description:
As the world of AI continues to grow, we will dive into a couple of programs that have sprouted in the Technology Transfer space to understand how AI can be used to help the process of university commercialization functions. Marc Sedam of NYU and James Zanewicz of Tulane University will join us to discuss how their institutions have adopted the use of AI.

New York University has released the TOV-AI™ prompts to the university tech transfer community with the goal of widespread adoption of AI use cases. These prompts are the result of a concerted effort to implement AI in fundamentally all back-office processes to improve efficiency and allow all TTOs to scale using technology and not headcount. The presentation will give a brief overview of the strategy behind the prompts, use cases including time and cost savings, and where TTOs can find additional revenue through improved license compliance.
Tulane Medicine was one of the first Academic Medical Centers to join The Alliance for AI In Healthcare, recognizing the importance AI was going to play in the field. In addition to covering the AAIH and Tulane’s engagement with AI from an Industry perspective, the presentation will cover ways to employ AI in Business Development, Operational and Marketing/Communications initiatives.

This webinar is open to all of OUP’s academic institution partners. The webinar will be recorded and available on YouTube within a week of the live version.

Webinar: HOW TO BUILD YOUR INNOVATION SUPPORT NETWORK!
2024-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Invent Together presents a virtual discussion with Erin Kelley, Genna Hibbs, and Maria Artunduaga on the importance of building your innovation support network and tips to succeed.
Date: June 6, 2024
Time: 1 PM (EST)
Register now

How to Leap into Entrepreneurship
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Making a change to pursue your dream, turn an idea into a business, and go for it is scary. How have others taken the leap? Hear from a live panel of Cornellians who made the career transition to entrepreneurship. Learn about where they started, their practical and personal processes, and where they are now.
Join us for a networking reception, panel discussion with audience Q&A, and CEN’s trademark “Open Mic,” where YOU can give your 30-second elevator pitch. What better way to start your entrepreneurial journey?!
Featuring:

Chris Donohoe ’09, Executive Coach (moderator)
Marissa Saporta ’99, Co-Founder of Gorilla Commerce
Siwat Siengsanaoh MBA ’15, Co-Founder, Recoup Beverage, Inc.
Lauren Berson ’04, CEO & Co-Founder, Conceive

Tuesday, June 18 | 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT | New York, NY
WilmerHale – 7 World Trade Center, 45th Floor
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Antibody and Bioresource Core Facility Services
2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, June 20, 12-1pm ET: BioVenture eLab, a part of Weill Cornell Medicine Enterprise Innovation, invites you to attend our virtual interview “Spotlight: Antibody and Bioresource Core Facility Services.” The Antibody and Bioresource Core Facility (ABCF) supports researchers by making it easier for them to develop new monoclonal antibodies (MAbs). As an informational resource as well as service provider, the facility collaborates closely with faculty from MSK and Rockefeller University. It also supports Weill Cornell Medicine researchers as third-party clients. Attend this virtual interview to discover more about the core facility and how it can support your project. The 45-min interview will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session for the audience.
Join to discover ABCF’s resources and capabilities, including:

Generating custom MAbs
Distributing cell lines and hybridomas developed at MSK and RU
Performing mycoplasma testing

Interviewers
Loren A. Busby, CFA, Director, Weill Cornell Medicine BioVenture eLab
Carlo Yuvienco, PhD, Director, Ford Center Incubator @ The Rockefeller University
Featured Guest
Frances Weis-Garcia, PhD ’96, Director, Bi-Institutional Antibody and Bioresource Core Facility

Webinar: Finding Your Startup CEO, Part 1
2024-06-21 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Topic: Finding Your Startup CEO, Part 1
When: Friday, June 21, 2024 | 12:00pm ET
Registration: Click Here
Webinar Description: Join OUP for a two-part webinar series on finding a CEO for your academic startup company. We will hold the first part of this webinar series on June 21st and will focus on the evaluation process for CEO candidates. OUP Managing Partner Marc Singer will discuss the importance of the leadership team to a startup’s success and explore methods for evaluating outside CEOs. The webinar will highlight relevant backgrounds and important characteristics of a startup CEO, and it will provide tools to assist with candidate evaluation. Marc will also provide data on the performance of different types of CEOs, including grad students and professors, from OUP’s tech portfolio.
The second part of the webinar series will be held later this summer and will focus on sourcing of the CEO and other C-suite talent. OUP Managing Partner Matt Cohen will moderate a panel featuring a recruiter, a talent professional from a VC firm, and a serial academic entrepreneur. Dates and additional information coming soon.
This webinar is open to all of OUP’s academic institution partners. The webinar will be recorded and available on YouTube within a week of the live version.

Industry Focus: AI
2024-10-15 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the current landscape of AI and generative AI investing, with a special focus on the critical role of university spinouts in shaping the sector. Moderated by Ajay Rayasam, Senior Associate at OUP, this session will feature two up-and-coming voices in venture capital: Jordan Windmueller, Principal at A* Capital, and James Wu, Investor at First Round Capital. In addition to discussing the trends and opportunities in AI/ML investing, the panel will delve into the rise of prominent academic labs and how these labs have significantly influenced the current generative AI landscape. The speakers will also share their firms’ perspectives on the future of the industry and discuss specific investment themes they are excited about. The webinar will be conducted in an open-ended Q&A format, encouraging active participation from attendees. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with experts and gain valuable insights into the rapidly evolving AI investment landscape. This webinar is free to all of OUP’s academic institution partners.
Register now.

New York Area Life Science Innovation Bootcamp Fall 2024
2024-11-06 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
A consortium of medical school partners are offering a Regional Life Science Innovation Bootcamp! The program provides innovators with a hands-on learning experience to successfully transfer research or ideas into products and services that benefit human health. This rapid two-week program utilizes the Lean Startup methodology, helping teams engage in 20+ customer discovery interviews with potential stakeholders in the healthcare, biotech, and life science sectors.
Teams of 1+ members consisting of science/engineering students, faculty, and researchers from any university or lab are HIGHLY encouraged to apply
Life Science Innovation Bootcamp Fall 2024 Virtual Course Dates:

Kickoff Session: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 9 AM – 12 PM ET
Mid Session: Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 9 AM – 12 PM ET
Finale Session: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 9 AM – 12 PM ET

This course is FREE* and fully administered via Zoom.
A/V Testing in Zoom Room will open at 8:30 AM EST.
The Entrepreneurial Lead must be able to attend all three workshop dates!
*Supported by New York NSF I-Corps Hub Award #2048498
Why participate in the Life Science Innovation Bootcamp?

Gain deep customer insights into the therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health markets, to better align their technology with real-world clinical and healthcare needs.
Receive guidance from experienced mentors, often experts in life sciences, who help navigate regulatory challenges and complex paths to commercialization in biotech or healthcare innovation.
Learn what it takes to turn your research into a startup company.
Identify commercial potential for your technology needed to submit an SBIR/STTR proposal to NIH, NSF, DoD, NASA and more for non-diluted funding
Acquire up to $1,500 in this Regional program for Customer Discovery related expenses such as traveling to conferences and industry trade shows

Academic-based research teams receive lineage and eligibility to apply for the $50,000 I-Corps Grant to participate in the NSF National I-Corps Teams Program
Full program details here.
Application form here.
