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The Inventor’s Patent Academy

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...

I-Corps Regional Course hosted by Cornell University

In this 4.5 week virtual course (February 27 - March 29), 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.

Hiring a Scientific Team – Webinar

Weill Cornell Medicine Enterprise Innovation is hosting a virtual program on how to hire a scientific team with Dr. Yulia Sapir-Lekhovitser, CSO of Cornell Startup Fesarius Therapeutics.

Empower Conference 2023 Pitch Competition – Applications Open

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.

Due Diligence on Investors – Webinar

Find out the types of questions founders need to ask before approaching investors, as well as what to expect in a long-term partnership.

CTL@WCM Office Hours

CTL@WCM Office Hours are open to all who wish to get answers to their intellectual property questions and gain more information about how to advance their IP towards commercial partnership with a one-on-one meeting.

Technology Innovation Workshop: Startups 101

Hollister Hall Room 366 527 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY

Interested in entrepreneurship but not sure where to begin? All are welcome to attend this free workshop to learn about the entrepreneurial process and Cornell's robust entrepreneurship ecosystem.

BenDaniel Venture Challenge 

The BenDaniel Venture Challenge (BVC) is Big Red Venture’s Annual Pitch Competition. Five finalists will be selected to pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors during Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration on April 13.

BioEntrepreneurship Initiative

Interested in the cross-section of entrepreneurship, biotechnology, and healthcare? Want to explore starting a company around your research but looking for a program and team to help you along the way?  

Technology Innovation Workshop: Intellectual Property

Hollister Hall Room 366 527 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY

Learn how to protect your startup's intellectual property at this free workshop moderated by Phil Owh, Director of Business Development and Licensing - Life Sciences at CTL.