CTL Engagement Programs

This section highlights Engagement Programs designed to build strong connections among CTL’s diverse stakeholders, fostering a dynamic community of innovation, collaboration, and growth. These initiatives bring together industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and Cornell’s innovators to accelerate the commercialization of their technologies and ventures.

Bearers of Innovation: A One Cornell Celebration
An exclusive event honoring innovators across campuses whose technologies were licensed or optioned, as well as the lead inventors who submitted their inaugural disclosures during a predetermined period.
CIVA
An exclusive community of experts who have a first look at emerging Cornell innovations and who will share their insights with presenting innovators.
Ignite Connect
A virtual event designed as a unique platform for Ignite fund recipients and affiliated to connect with investors, industry partners, and external stakeholders.
Ignite Showcase
An in-person celebration of the progress and successes of the Ignite fund recipients toward impact with poster exhibit, pitches, panel discussions.
Women Innovators Initiative (WI2)
A Cornell program to engage, empower, and grow women faculty, staff, and graduate students on the path toward technology innovation and entrepreneurial leadership.