Past Events

In this conference course (June 1 - July 1), a select group of researchers working on biotechnology innovaion will "get out of their comfort zone" and talk to customers at the BIO International Convention to identify the best product-market fit. The course begins online and culminates with a trip to San Diego, CA for the 2026 BIO International Convention. Up to $5,000 (depending on team size) in travel reimbursement funding will be available for accepted teams*.   

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. 

Apply here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please contact icorps@cornell.edu for any questions. 

The NCI SBIR Peer Learning and Networking (PLAN) webinar series provides an interactive forum for oncology biotech startups to hear best practices from NCI SBIR standout companies who have achieved success in product development and technology commercialization. 

As part of each webinar, participating small businesses share expertise on a specific topic and highlight resources that can support others on their journey from lab to market. The PLAN webinar is delivered in a two-part format: (1) short, pre-recorded panelist presentations that introduce key concepts and experiences, followed by (2) a live virtual Q&A session where attendees can engage directly with speakers.

This session will focus on how companies can effectively navigate FDA pre-submission meetings, including INTERACT, Pre-IND, and Q-Sub. Register here. 

Join us for a fireside chat with Bakari Akil, Founder and Managing Director of Graves Hall Capital. 

In conversation with a Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence, Bakari will share how he built his career by acquiring and growing existing businesses, and what aspiring entrepreneurs should know about this powerful alternative to starting from scratch. 

If you're curious about business ownership, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 

Register here. 

Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Weill Cornell Medicine Office Hours are open to all who wish to gain more information about the advancement of their patent filings and to discuss their technology venture project with a one-on-one meeting with a Weill Cornell business development and licensing professional.

The Apr 21st office hours will be hosted by Eric Bryant, Intellectual Property Officer. 

Eric holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from New York University (NYU), a Juris Doctor from New York Law School, and is a registered patent attorney. He works with the Weill Cornell office to execute on intellectual property strategy, review submitted invention disclosures, and manage domestic and foreign patent filings and patent prosecution.

His expertise encompasses a variety of technologies including, but not limited to, diagnostics tools and methods, pharmaceuticals, controlled release therapeutic devices, respiratory devices, surgical tools, biological technologies and nanotechnology. 

Register here.