Ignite Innovation Acceleration Info Session #2
2023-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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) | NY
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) | NY
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.

CTL Life Sciences Office Hours With Marie Donnelly
2023-05-16 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | 115 Stocking Hall, 411 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 16th at 115 Stocking Hall, hosted by Marie Donnelly, a CTL Business Development and Licensing Associate, who will be available every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Marie has a Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences from Cornell and is an excellent resource for your licensing, IP, startup, and gap funding opportunities. She specializes in applied microbiology, agriculture, and bioengineering.
During the office hours, Marie 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.

CTL Life Sciences Office Hours With Sarah Ward
2023-05-25 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Center for Life Science Ventures, 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850, 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 25th at the Center for Life Science Ventures, Conference Room in Weill Hall, hosted by Sarah Ward, a CTL Business Development and Licensing Associate, who will be available every 4th Thursday of each month.
Sarah has a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering and is an excellent resource for your licensing, IP, startup, and gap funding opportunities. She specializes in polymer/organic chemistry and materials science.
During the office hours, Sarah 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.

CTL@WCM Office Hours With Donna Rounds
2023-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | NY
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 May 25th office hours will be hosted by Donna Rounds, Interim Senior Technology Licensing Officer at CTL, NYC office, from 2 – 4 p.m.
Donna has over 20 years of building value in early-stage life science technologies—from sourcing emergent technologies to developing strategies for commercialization.
She specializes in:

Managing complex scientific and business relationships
Leveraging cross-functional teams in due diligence and technology assessments
Prototype development
Proof-of-concept studies

She has a strong track record in successful outcomes through negotiation and transactions for licensing, sponsored research, and the creation of strategic alliances in pharma, biotech, and academia. Her passion is launching innovative projects into next-generation products for health and wellness care.
Register here.

2023 Biomedical Business Plan Challenge Final Pitch Event
2023-06-01 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Uris Auditorium, 1300 York Avenue, New York, 10065, United States
Join the Weill Cornell Medicine community for a night of cocktails and networking to celebrate the successful completion of the Business Plan Challenge program by our ambitious newcos. In this highly selective program, these faculty-led newcos complete 12 weeks of seminars led by subject matter experts. The topics include market concepts, intellectual property, R&D planning, licensing/partnering, budgeting/fundraising, and others. Industry mentors are matched to the teams to support development of their business plans and finalization of their investor pitches.
We will kick-off the evening with pitches from each competing newco team, and a panel of VC judges will choose winners for the $100K prize. Following judge deliberations, an awards announcement and networking reception will commence. The event takes place on-site at Uris Auditorium and Griffis Faculty Club, both located at 1300 York Avenue (@ 69th Street), New York, NY 10065
AGENDA

Welcome Remarks (Uris Auditorium) – Krystyn J. Van Vliet, Vice President for Research and Innovation, Cornell University.
Pitches (Uris Auditorium)
Judge Deliberations & Awards Ceremony (Griffis Faculty Club)
Reception – Networking with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres (Griffis Faculty Club)

JUDGES

Artavazd (Artie) Arumov, PhD – Vice President, Qiming Ventures (US)
Uya Chuluunbaatar, PhD – Partner, Avoro Ventures
Sonia Gulati, PhD – Principal, Global BioAccess Fund
Carlo Rizzuto, PhD – Managing Director, Versant Ventures
Misti Ushio, PhD – Managing Partner, Digitalis Ventures
Colin (Leyi) Wang, PhD – Managing Director, 6 Dimensions Capital

TEAMS

MicroRNA therapeutics to treat obesity and high cholesterol
Cell therapy to treat insulin-dependent diabetes
Therapeutics to treat multiple myeloma and solid tumors
Stem cell plasticity platform for treating a variety of diseases
Novel small molecules for the treatment of metabolic diseases and cancer
Single-molecule nanoscopy platform for high-throughput, real-time screening and imaging of live cells to be used in drug discovery
Proprietary therapeutic diet plans to fight against cancer and aging

Register here.

CTL Life Sciences June Office Hours With Stephen Nowak
2023-06-08 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 June 8th 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.

Cornell Tech Fest 2023
2023-06-08 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cornell Tech, New York City, 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY, 10044, United States
Cornell Tech Fest returns to Roosevelt Island!

Cornell Tech Fest brings together visionaries and doers–in industry, academia, policy, and the arts–for inspiring conversations about how tech and society interact, in NYC and beyond.
This year, Tech Fest will also feature demonstrations from the innovative deep-tech entrepreneurs in the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute’s Runway Startups Program.
This event is open to anyone who is interested in the role that technology plays in how we live.

Thursday, June 8, 2023
4-8 pm
Cornell Tech Campus
Roosevelt Island, NYC
Tickets: $50
Register here.

Top Ten Regulatory Pitfalls for Life Science Startups to Avoid (Virtual Webinar)
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | TBD
Top Ten Regulatory Pitfalls for Life Science Startups to Avoid
In what is clearly a challenging time for many businesses, keeping pace with new and changing federal, state, and international regulations is one of many factors that is critical to a startup’s success. The Moses & Singer team has compiled a list of the top 10 regulatory pitfalls that life science companies should try to avoid.
Join us for this discussion and learn how to manage these risks as you develop your medical and biotech innovations.
Register for the event here.

CTL Life Sciences June Office Hours With Marie Donnelly
2023-06-20 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | 115 Stocking Hall, 411 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 June 20th at 115 Stocking Hall, hosted by Marie Donnelly, a CTL Business Development and Licensing Associate, who will be available every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Marie has a Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences from Cornell and is an excellent resource for your licensing, IP, startup, and gap funding opportunities. She specializes in applied microbiology, agriculture, and bioengineering.
During the office hours, Marie 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.

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

IP Series #5: IP Strategies for Protecting and Commercializing Biotech Inventions
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NY
IP Strategies for Protecting and Commercializing Biotech Inventions
The fate of intellectual property (IP) as it applies to commercialization is intricately connected to Patent prosecution decisions, and it can be sealed as early as the patent drafting stage. Understanding how patent law affects the scope of IP granted to the patentee and, consequently, the ability to commercialize the IP will inform inventors’ decision-making as early as experimental design, i.e., even prior to patent application filing.
Join Yvonne Shyntum, Partner at Pabst Patent Group, and Eric Bryant, Intellectual Property officer for the Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell, for this presentation focusing on Biotech IP.

Register here.

CTL Life Sciences June Office Hours With Sarah Ward
2023-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Center for Life Science Ventures, 237 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14850, 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 June 22nd at the Center for Life Science Ventures, Conference Room in Weill Hall, hosted by Sarah Ward, a CTL Business Development and Licensing Associate, who will be available every 4th Thursday of each month.
Sarah has a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering and is an excellent resource for your licensing, IP, startup, and gap funding opportunities. She specializes in polymer/organic chemistry and materials science.
During the office hours, Sarah 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.

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

CTL Life Sciences July Office Hours With Stephen Nowak
2023-07-13 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 July 13th 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.

CTL Life Sciences July Office Hours With Marie Donnelly
2023-07-18 09:30 - 11:30 UTC | 115 Stocking Hall, 411 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 July 18th at 115 Stocking Hall, hosted by Marie Donnelly, a CTL Business Development and Licensing Associate, who will be available every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Marie has a Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences from Cornell and is an excellent resource for your licensing, IP, startup, and gap funding opportunities. She specializes in applied microbiology, agriculture, and bioengineering.
During the office hours, Marie 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.

CTL Physical Sciences July Office Hours With Maxim Shabrov
2023-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Duffield Hall, 343 Campus Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Every month, CTL Business Development and Licensing Associates (BDLA) 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.
On July 18th, Maxim Shabrov will be available from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Praxis Center Conference Room, Duffield Hall.
Maxim is a technology development professional with 13 years of experience focused on sourcing, assessing, and investing in emerging technologies across a variety of sectors.
During the office hours, Maxim will be available for 30-minute in-person sessions. To reserve your spot, please click on the registration button bellow 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.

NSF I-Corps Information Session (virtual)
2023-07-25 12:00 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Online Webinar
Calling all researchers! If you have been working on a technology innovation and wish to explore its commercialization potential, I-Corps can provide you with entrepreneurial education, mentoring, and up to $50,000 in funding for customer discovery.
Hosted by the newly established NSF I-Corps Hub: Interior Northeast (IN I-Corps), the virtual NSF I-Corps Information Session on Tuesday, July 25 (12:00 – 12:45 p.m. ET) is designed for busy graduate students, postdocs, and faculty interested in learning more about I-Corps regional and national programming. I-Corps instructors and alumni will be in attendance to share their experiences and answer your questions.
The National Science Foundation created I-Corps (Innovation Corps) to bridge the gap between fundamental research discoveries in science and engineering and the commercialization of technologies, products, and processes with the potential to benefit society.
Register for the info session here
