CTL@WCM Office Hours
2023-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
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.
On Thursday, February 16, from 2 – 4 pm, CTL is partnering with the Tri-Institutional Therapeutics Discovery Institute (Tri-I TDI) to answer WCM researchers’ questions about developing a novel therapeutic or drug.
If you have a potential therapeutic target and are looking for resources, don’t miss this opportunity! Tri-I TDI’s mission is to translate groundbreaking biological discoveries by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Rockefeller University, and Weill Cornell Medicine into novel small molecule or biological therapeutics. It provides industry-quality technical support for academic projects, making it possible to rapidly assess the utility of specific therapeutics in disease-relevant contexts. TDI currently has an open call for proposals for new projects.
To reserve your 30-minute session, click on the registration link below and select your preferred time. You will be given access to a Zoom registration link and meet privately with a CTL business development professional and a representative from Tri-I TDI matching your area of interest.
Register here.

Technology Innovation Workshop: Startups 101
2023-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Hollister Hall Room 366, 527 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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. Topics will include fact-based entrepreneurship, startup dos and don’ts, and information on the wide variety of programs, resources, events, and opportunities available to Cornell entrepreneurs.
This workshop is the first in a new series from the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, the S.C. Johnson College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Center for Technology Licensing.
Register here.

RSVP for future sessions in the series:
• Intellectual Property on Friday, March 3 at 1 PM
• Investment Basics on Friday, April 28 at 1 PM

2023 Weill Cornell Medicine Startup Symposium & InvestConnect Conference
2023-02-23 10:00 - 17:30 UTC | Belfer Research Building, 413 E 69th St, New York, NY, NY, 10021, United States
The 2023 Weill Cornell Medicine Startup Symposium & InvestConnect Conference is a full-day event where faculty founders, investors, and ecosystem partners convene to learn more about WCM innovations.
The morning program includes panel discussions and presentations directed to startup founders. This year, the event will feature a fireside chat with a special guest, Behzad Aghazadeh, PhD’00, Managing Partner, Avoro Capital Advisors. The morning panel discussions and presentations are open to all conference registrants.
The afternoon program offers a hybrid forum for WCM founders to hold 1:1 meetings with early-stage investors. The meetings are pre-arranged using a technology platform hosted by BioVenture eLab. Use of the technology platform is by invitation only.
All conference registrants are welcome to interact with WCM founders during the Startup Showcase in the afternoon (2-5.30 pm). Startup Showcase will offer a forum for posters and technology demonstrations of WCM innovations. A cocktail reception will take place in the late afternoon (4-5.30 pm).
The Startup Symposium & InvestConnect Conference is an anchor program for attracting attention to Weill Cornell’s life science innovations. We look forward to welcoming you to our ecosystem, be it through on-site or virtual participation.
*The full benefits of the conference will be realized with on-site participation.*

Event agenda can be found here.
More information and registration here.

BenDaniel Venture Challenge
2023-03-01 - 2023-03-10
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. Winners of the competition will earn a cash prize totaling $25,000 with an additional $25,000 match if the company’s technology is licensed through Cornell.
Companies based in New York state or with a Cornell affiliation are eligible to apply. Applications are open through March 10, 2023.
Apply now!

BioEntrepreneurship Initiative
2023-03-01 - 2023-04-17
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?
The BioEntrepreneurship Initiative provides Ph.D., M.D., and D.V.M. candidates, as well as post-docs from across Cornell’s campuses and Tri-Institutional partners, with the opportunity to immerse themselves in real-world startup creation. Participants will be matched with a dedicated MBA student to design their own life science startup. Along the way, participants will gain the tools, training, and connections they need through a certificate program offered by the SC Johnson Graduate School of Management.
Up to 30 applicants will be selected to start the program in the Spring of 2023 – half of the selected Fellows will be MBA students, and half will be researchers, innovators, and clinicians in the life sciences.

Apply for the program. The deadline for researchers, innovators, and clinicians to apply is April 7. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information, contact bioentrepreneurship@cornell.edu.

Technology Innovation Workshop: Intellectual Property
2023-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Hollister Hall Room 366, 527 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The second installment of the Technology Innovation Workshop series will cover the essentials of intellectual property for startups. Led by Frank DeCosta and Phillip Owh, the presentation will include IP dos and don’ts, patent filing, and tips on how to leverage Cornell’s Center for Technology Licensing (CTL).
DeCosta is a widely regarded expert in patent litigation and a partner at Finnegan Henderson, a full-service IP firm where he leads the firm’s litigation section with experience in patent litigation, software, and client counseling. Owh serves as the Director of Business Development & Licensing for Life Sciences at CTL, where he draws on his background in biochemistry to manage a portfolio of inventions that span the life sciences spectrum from agriculture to health.
The session will conclude with information about the Commercialization Fellowship, an opportunity for Cornell Engineering Ph.D. candidates to take a deep dive into the commercialization process and potential real-world applications of university inventions. Applications for this program are open now!
This workshop is the second in a new series from the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, the S.C. Johnson College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Center for Technology Licensing.
Register here.

RSVP for future sessions in the series:
• Investment Basics on Friday, April 28 at 1 PM

A Funders Panel: Leveraging Investment Resources and Connections Within the Cornell Ecosystem
2023-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Cornell Tech, New York City, 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY, 10044, United States
Cornell University has proven to produce successful entrepreneurs (Lyft, Wayfair, PacBio, Embark, Ava Labs, and more). It is thanks to a robust, comprehensive, and supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem that fosters startups’ soft landing and growth. From student-led investment groups, access to professional investors and advisors, courses, and programs to provide hands-on experience, this panel will talk about the role of Cornell’s ecosystem in driving entrepreneurship and will explore the funding opportunities that exist for entrepreneurs, founders, and investors.
Created in partnership with Red Bear Angels, Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Cornell University, and Runway Startup Postdocs at Cornell Tech, the panel will feature:

Beth Xie, Board Member, Red Bear Angels; Mentor; co-founder of TaggPic (acquired by Google)
Fernando Gómez-Baquero, Director, Runway Startup Postdoc and Spinout Programs at Cornell Tech
David Cynn, Managing Partner, Triphammer Ventures
Momo Bi, Partner, Watershed

Save your spot today!*
* All attendees must register in advance to comply with Cornell Tech security protocols.

Cornell Engineering Luncheon: Faculty Entrepreneurship
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Upson Hall Lounge, 124 Hoy Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Are you a faculty member in the College of Engineering interested in entrepreneurship? Whether you’re just starting to consider the market potential of your technology or you’ve already founded a company, all Cornell Engineering faculty are welcome to learn more about Cornell’s robust entrepreneurial ecosystem at this lunchtime networking event.
Seize this opportunity to connect with Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, who can assist you no matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey by providing introductions to potential mentors, funding opportunities, legal information, entrepreneurship programs, and other commercialization resources at Cornell and beyond.
Register here.

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.

CTL@WCM Office Hours With Brian Kelly
2023-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
CTL@WCM Virtual Office Hours are open to all who wish to gain more information about the advancement of their personal projects with a one-on-one meeting with a Weill Cornell Business and Licensing Officer.
March 23rd office hours will be hosted by Brian Kelly, the Director of Technology Licensing at the CTL NYC office.
Brian manages a portfolio of inventions focusing on oncology, metabolic diseases, and endocrine disorders. Brian has primary responsibility for Biochemistry, Genetic Medicine, Pharmacology, Institute for IBD, and Dermatology.
Reserve your 30-minute slot between 2-4 pm. Register here.
In the event that the Office Hours for Brian Kelly are overbooked, please submit your information on this form for direct scheduling.

A Roadmap for Climate Action - Investing in Technology, Nature and Policy for a Sustainable Planet
2023-03-27 14:45 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 155 Olin Hall, 113 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Solving the climate crisis will require new ways of doing business and allocating resources that can benefit both people and the planet. Climate science tells us that abating the most harmful greenhouse gasses and protecting nature’s role in stabilizing our climate have the potential to avoid runaway warming scenarios. While the solutions for effective climate action are largely known, it is the speed of implementation that will matter greatly, as will our ability to see the many dimensions of the scaling problem. This talk will roadmap technological and nature-based solutions, financing mechanisms, and effective policy — all of which play a critical role in addressing the most pressing issue of our times. It will highlight the key levers for action, such as methane mitigation, climate finance mobilization, and natural systems restoration – and our common but differentiated responsibilities for action in this most critical decade ahead. This talk will focus on methane, climate finance, and policy for emissions reductions.
This event is presented as part of the 2023 Perspectives on the Climate Change Challenge Seminar Series.
Join in person at 155 Olin Hall or Zoom.

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.

CTL@WCM Special Panel on Healthcare Data Commercialization
2023-03-30 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Weill Cornell is pleased to present the next in the CTL@WCM Special Panel Series.
“Healthcare Data Commercialization: What are we worried about?”
Healthcare data and ‘Big Data’ technology brings the promise of advances in research, patient care and outcomes, and other economic benefits. Companies will continue to play a central role in delivering data-driven innovations but will require access, use, and control of massive amounts of patient data in the process. What could go wrong?
Moderated by Lisa Placanica, Senior Managing Director, CTL @ WCM
The invited panel of experts in the field will explore topics of privacy, commerce, and safety in healthcare data commercialization:
Curtis L. Cole, M.D. Chief Global Information Officer at Cornell University responsible for developing institutional strategy and policy for digital technology capabilities for all university campuses, including Ithaca, Cornell Tech in New York City, Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City and Qatar, Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York, and off-campus sites around the world.
Deven McGraw, J.D., M.P.H. Lead for Data Stewardship and Data Sharing at Invitae; Co-Founder and Chief Regulatory Officer for Ciitizen, a platform for patients to gather their health information (acquired by Invitae). Former Deputy Director for Health Information Privacy at the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Enforcer of HIPAA rights.
Jason Novak, J.D. Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, focusing on IP protection strategies and data rights transactions and strategies supporting the firm’s Digital Health and Precision Medicine initiative. He advises large and small entities on the various legal issues that can arise with emerging technologies in the healthcare and life sciences industries.
Roger Kuan, J.D. Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright and US Head of the Digital Health and Precision Medicine IP Practice. He counsels companies uniquely positioned in the convergence of the life/medical sciences and technology industries on how to successfully navigate the complexities of the intellectual property (IP), data rights, and regulatory challenges they encounter.

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.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration Info Session #1
2023-03-31 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program and one of the four signature programs of Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series. The program aims to advance Cornell University research innovations to the next inflection point (technical or commercial validation) towards commercialization.
Awarded projects will receive up to $50,000. The funding is provided in form of grants to labs to advance inventions toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships.
Project applications are submitted by Cornell University research labs based on disclosed, active CTL inventions from Ithaca, Geneva, or Cornell Tech campuses.
Applications are being accepted beginning March 20 through April 21, 2023.
On March 31 at noon, join the information session to learn more about the program series and the application process. Register here.
If you can’t make it to the March 31st info session, join us on April 7 at noon. More information here.

Alexandria LaunchLabs Breakfast at WCM Enterprise Innovation
2023-04-03 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Bioventure eLab, 1157 York Avenue, New York, NY, NY, 10065, United States
Alexandria LaunchLabs is hosting an information session and breakfast at Weill Cornell Medicine Enterprise Innovation’s eLab to talk about the $100,000 Innovation Prize to be awarded at the Inaugural Alexandria Early-Stage Venture Summit in NYC on June 8, 2023. Whitney Snider, Alexandria’s VP, will discuss about the prize, investment insights, and any other inquiries by the attendees.
Register here.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration Info Session #2
2023-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program and one of the four signature programs of Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series. The program aims to advance Cornell University research innovations to the next inflection point (technical or commercial validation) towards commercialization.
Awarded projects will receive up to $50,000. The funding is provided in form of grants to labs to advance inventions toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships.
Project applications are submitted by Cornell University research labs based on disclosed, active CTL inventions from Ithaca, Geneva, or Cornell Tech campuses.
Applications are being accepted beginning March 20 through April 21, 2023.
On April 7 at noon, join the information session to learn more about the program series and the application process. Register here.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration In-Person Lunch Info Session
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Mann Library Room 102
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program and one of the four signature programs of Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series. The program aims to advance Cornell University research innovations to the next inflection point (technical or commercial validation) towards commercialization.
Join us for the next in-person lunch info session on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at noon at 102 Mann Library, where we will provide valuable insights into the program, the application process, and the benefits of receiving up to $50,000 in grants to advance inventions toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships.
If you’re an innovator from Ithaca, Geneva, or Cornell Tech campuses, you can submit your project application from March 20 to April 21, 2023. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the program and how it can help you advance your research.
Register here! Lunch will be provided.

2023 CCMR Facilities 101 Workshop
2023-04-13 08:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Biotechnology Building G10, 215 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR) has opened registration for its 2023 Facilities 101 Workshop on April 13th. Facilities 101 is an annual event that connects CCMR resources and academic expertise with companies that need help overcoming any number of technical or scientific challenges. During the day-long workshop, attendees will receive an overview of programs by staff, receive facility tours, and participate in live demonstrations. Businesses that are looking to develop a new product or have a technical challenge with an existing product are encouraged to attend this one-day event on the Campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
Attendees will learn about CCMR, receive details about various programs offered that provide financial and technical assistance to companies, tour labs, see live demonstrations of high-technology equipment, and meet staff scientists who can help companies overcome technical barriers with a materials-related challenge. CCMR can help companies from any industry – from cookie frosting to semiconductors.
Register by April 5th here.

A Founder Panel: The Good, Bad, and Breakthrough Experiences of Founders of Startups in the Physical Sciences
2023-04-14 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Statler Hotel, 130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Creating a new technology venture in the physical sciences can be a daunting task (complexity of technologies, high capital requirements, manufacturing challenges, and else). In this panel, moderated by Robert Scharf, Director of the Praxis Center for Venture Development, we will explore the different stages of venture creation, from ideation to the fundraising effort, and the specificity and nuance of the physical science space. Our panelists will share their personal experiences and insights, discussing the challenges they faced, the mistakes they made, and the successes they achieved along the way.
Alice Li, the Executive Director at the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL), will provide an introductory remark about tools available for physical science startups, such as the FastTrack license and the gap funding programs.
Organized by the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL), in partnership with the Praxis Center for Venture Development and Red Bear Angels, and hosted as part of Entrepreneurship at Cornell‘s annual Celebration event, the panel will feature:

Specifically curated for those who are conducting research in a Cornell lab and who are curious about the possibility and potential of commercializing their discovery, please join us as we host a breakfast panel of Cornell founders in the physical sciences.
Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. | Panel starts at 8 a.m.
Ball Room at the Statler Hotel
Register here.
If you are already registered to attend Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration, you don’t need to register for this event. More information here.

This is a CTL New Ventures Series event addressed to Cornell-licensed startup executives, faculty and student innovators, and entrepreneurs interested in starting a university spin-out company.

IP Series #4: From Invention Disclosures to Issued Patents: An Inventor Perspective
2023-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The process of obtaining a patent, starting from the disclosure stage and continuing until issuance, can be a challenging, ambiguous, and time-intensive experience for researchers. This panel session aims to provide clarity and guidance by exploring the process from the perspective of an active inventor, Robert F. Shepherd, Associate Professor at Cornell University.
As the leader of the Organic Robots Laboratory with over 30 invention disclosures, 70+ patent applications, and granted patents, Shepherd has been recognized as an academic inventor and rising leader in his field.
He will share his experiences working with the Center for Technology Licensing and IP Counsels to protect his innovations and will reflect on research and commercialization impacts.
Paul Roman, Partner at Johnson, Marcou, Isaacs & Nix, LLC, will join him to provide a couple of examples from Shepherd’s IP portfolio and share best practices for successful patent applications.
If you’re a researcher looking to understand better the patenting process and your role in successful outcomes, don’t miss this fourth installment of CTL’s IP Series.
Hosted by Ryan Luebke, Technology Licensing and Business Development Officer at CTL.

Register here.

CTL@WCM Office Hours With Louise Sarup
2023-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
CTL@WCM Virtual Office Hours are open to all who wish to gain more information about the advancement of their IP and commercialization projects with a one-on-one meeting with a Weill Cornell Business Development and Licensing Officer.
The April 20th office hours will be hosted by Louise Sarup, Interim Technology Licensing Officer at CTL, NYC office, from 2 – 4 p.m.
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 to answer your questions and provide valuable insights.
Reserve your 30-minute slot between 2-4 pm. 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.

Cornell Innovation & Venture Advisors (CIVA) April Meeting
2023-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) recently launched the Cornell Innovation & Venture Advisors (CIVA) group. CIVA is a new and exclusive community of industry experts who are provided a first look at emerging technologies and venture opportunities from Cornell innovations. The group, which advisors may join by invitation only, aims to connect Cornell inventors from the Ithaca, Geneva, Cornell Tech, and Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) campuses with potential entrepreneurs and corporate partners with the goal of leveraging advisor feedback to best advance technology toward commercialization and venture.
Learn more about CIVA here.

Branding for Startups
2023-04-26 09:30 - 10:30 UTC
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works just announced a new in person event. Get tickets here.

Technology Innovation Workshop: Investment Basics
2023-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Hollister Hall Room 366, 527 College Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Find out what makes a business investable and investment red flags.
This workshop is the third in a new series from the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, the S.C. Johnson College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Center for Technology Licensing.
Register here.

Early-Stage Communications Beyond the Investor Deck
2023-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
If your startup isn’t ready to pitch to investors, how do you keep in contact with them and build a network for when you’re ready to raise capital? Join us to hear about the steps your startup can take now to begin early communications with investors and VCs.
** Zoom link will be sent to attendees the week of the event **
Register here.

NY Ventures Virtual Info Session
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
New York Ventures is the venture fund of New York State. It invests in teams that are using technology and innovation to solve important challenges in areas of strategic interest and importance to New York State. It actively looks to provide greater access to venture capital for regions, industries and individuals, including women and minority entrepreneurs. Its goal is to build a robust startup ecosystem across New York State, leveraging public and private sector assets.
The agenda includes::

An overview of NY Ventures
Information regarding NY Ventures’ pre-seed and seed matching fund
Q&A

*** Zoom link will be sent in confirmation email ***
Register here.

CTL Life Sciences Office Hours With Stephen Nowak
2023-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Biotechnology Building 302, 215 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Every month, CTL Business Development and Licensing Associates will be available to meet in person during office hours open to all who wish to get an answer to their intellectual property questions, gain more information about the advancement of their IP filings, or learn about technology venture creation with a one-on-one meeting.
Our next office hours will take place on May 11th at Biotech 302, hosted by Stephen Nowak, a CTL Business Development and Licensing Associate, who will be available every 2nd Thursday of each month.
Stephen has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and is an excellent resource for your licensing, IP, startup, and gap funding opportunities. His passion is helping researchers launch innovative projects into next-generation products for health, research, and agriculture.
During the office hours, Stephen will be available for 30-minute in-person sessions. To reserve your spot, please click on the registration button below and select your preferred time. We encourage all individuals who are interested in gaining more information about intellectual property or technology venture creation to attend.
Save your one-on-one spot here.

Ignite Showcase 2023
2023-05-15 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Statler Hotel, 130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell University (CTL) is thrilled to organize this event to celebrate the achievements of Cornell’s innovators and entrepreneurs through the gap funding series Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market.
We cordially invite you to join us in person on Monday, May 15, 2023, from 11 am to 2 pm for this special celebration at the Statler Hotel Ballroom for a delightful lunch, exciting networking, and celebration of Cornell innovation! The seated program starts at 11:45 a.m.
We are pleased to announce that Krystyn J. Van Vliet, Ph.D., who is the new Vice President for Research and Innovation at Cornell, an inventor, and entrepreneur herself, will be moderating a fireside chat discussion featuring Professor Hakim Weatherspoon, Co-Founder and CEO at Exostellar, a fast-growing Cornell startup in the cloud industry.
Register here.
At the Ignite Showcase 2023, you will also:

Meet and network with awardees during the poster exhibit
Learn how the Ignite gap funding can help you translate research discoveries
Hear from a panel of innovators and industry experts
Vote on the pitches of Ignite Fellows for New Ventures

Visit Ignite Showcase 2023 webpage to get access to the most up-to-date schedule.
