The “Lab to Impact: IP and Commercialization Series” is an engagement program designed to empower Cornell researchers with the knowledge and tools necessary to collaborate with the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) in transforming Cornell innovations into impactful solutions. Organized into four topic-focused modules, each section provides targeted insights essential for navigating the commercialization process. By combining the latest trends, expert knowledge, and successful case studies, this series aims to catalyze innovation and expand the reach of your research through commercialization of innovations. This program is brought to you by the Innovation Team within Research and Innovation unit and is organized by the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL).
Key Modules
Intellectual
Property
Gain a solid foundation in intellectual property, including IP law, the tech transfer process, and strategic development for specific innovative areas, complemented by relevant case studies.
Commercialization
& Venture Insights
Learn the strategies necessary to advance innovations for the benefit of society and understand the considerations for creating and growing startups.
Healthcare
Roadmap
Provides strategic guidance for bringing healthcare innovations to market, focusing on commercialization strategies, regulatory considerations, and lessons from successful case studies in the healthcare sector.
Social Science
Roadmap
Explore the intersection of social science and innovation, covering topics that drive equitable and impactful technological advancements.
Previous LTI Sessions
LTI: Understanding the Technology Commercialization Process
10/3/2024
CTL leaders guide you through the essential steps of the technology commercialization process. You will gain insights into the end-to-end process, from initial invention disclosure to IP protection, licensing, and ultimately, commercialization. You will also gain insight into the fundamentals of intellectual property.
LTI: Commercialization and Venture Module on Founder’s Equity
11/20/2024
In this session, Nabil Ullah, Senior Investment Analyst at Osage University Partners (OUP), will lead an in-depth workshop on Founder’s Equity, designed for new founders navigating equity allocation among co-founders, advisors, and early employees. This interactive discussion will provide venture capital insights on university startup formation, covering topics such as timing and strategies for equity distribution, determining equity splits, and the risks of poor allocation decisions.
LTI: Lab to Impact: Diagnostics and Biomarkers
02/19/2025
Industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs will share practical insights on identifying commercially viable biomarkers, early-stage validation, test development, regulatory pathways, and clinical integration. Whether you’re exploring commercialization opportunities or actively developing diagnostic solutions, this panel offers valuable perspectives on transforming research into market-ready products.
Historical Learning Programs
IP Series
The series offered an overview of various types of intellectual property, highlighted recent updates in the IP landscape, and discussed their impact on strategies for protecting Cornell’s innovations.
New Venture Series
This series focused on a range of topics designed to support the formation and growth of technology startups.
WCM Special Panel
The CTL@WCM Special Panel hosted a series of webinars exploring the challenges and opportunities involved in bringing medical technologies from the bench to the bedside.
Social Science Innovation
This series offered an opportunity to explore how social science research can be transformed into impactful initiatives while guiding participants through the available Cornell resources and pathways for innovation.
