Lab to Impact: Commercialization and Venture Module on Founder's Equity
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmJoin the Center for Technology Licensing for the second session in our Lab to Impact Series, featuring Nabil Ullah, senior investment analyst at Osage University Partners (OUP), as he presents the critical topic of Founder’s Equity. As a new founder, determining how to allocate equity among co-founders, advisors and early employees can be challenging. This interactive presentation will offer a comprehensive look at venture capital insights on the economics of university startup formation. Nabil will explore key considerations such as when and why to allocate equity, to whom, founder equity splits, and the potential consequences of poor equity distribution.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that can help you make informed decisions on equity allocation and set your startup on a path to success.
NSF I-Corps Regional Course (Application Deadline: 11/20/24)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 9:00am to 5:00pmIn this virtual course (held January 13 - February 13), 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.
Apply here. Questions? Contact icorps@cornell.edu.
SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pmReady to secure non-dilutive funding to take your startup to the next level?
Join Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC, for this virtual workshop providing insights into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process and how to find other non-dilutive funding sources. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss and answer questions regarding:
- Writing and submitting a successful SBIR/STTR proposal
- Identifying strategies for making your SBIR/STTR proposal more competitive
- Applying to the SBIR/STTR Assistance Program, which can help eligible companies, based in New York state, hire a qualified grant writing consultant to help them develop a proposal
Upon registering, participants will receive access to the SBIR/STTR video series, a set of short videos containing valuable background information, which they are encouraged to view prior to the workshop. The pre-workshop video series covers:
- An overview of the SBIR/STTR programs
- Program eligibility requirements
- Differences between SBIR and STTR agencies
- Using SBIR/STTR to enhance your company's value
Bayer's Expert Mondays Webinar: Overcome Challenges & Risks in Cell & Gene Manufacturing/CMC Development
Monday, November 18, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:00pmCalling pre-seed and seed innovators and entrepreneurs in Oncology, Cell & Gene Therapy, Cardiovascular, Immunology, Radiology, and Digital Health!
Do you have disruptive science but struggle to bring it to life in the entrepreneurial world? Bayer's passion is to enable and support standout healthcare innovation.
Take your innovation to new heights and join Bayer's Expert Mondays 2024, a series of knowledge exchange sessions to supercharge your startup’s growth.
Each one-hour Bayer's Expert Monday includes a live Q&A with respective Bayer Experts. You can stay for a Meet & Greet with Bayer Scouts and Scientific Finders. Please reserve 30 additional minutes in your schedule for the Meet & Greet after the Bayer Expert session.
These sessions are not intended for service providers, consultants, IT providers, etc. They are designed for drug developers and healthcare researchers seeking collaboration with big pharma and out-licensing opportunities later in their journey. Session recordings are NOT distributed afterward. Live attendance is necessary to get the most out of the expert sessions and network with the Bayer Pharma team.
The Nov 18 event features Dr. Jens Vogel, SVP, Global Head of Biotech. Reserve your spot here.
Weill Cornell Medicine-NVIDIA AI Symposium
Monday, November 18, 2024 - 8:30am to 4:00pmWeill Cornell Medicine (WCM) and NVIDIA invite you to an exciting symposium on AI and Machine Learning in medical data, with a focus on omics, single-molecule, imaging, and spatial imaging technologies. This event will feature methods and toolboxes for analyzing imaging and sequencing data and showcase cutting-edge research projects and applications.
Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, or student, this is a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of AI/ML and medical data. Come and discover the future of healthcare innovation with us! We will have speakers from WCM, including Dr. Christopher E. Mason and Dr. Olivier Elemento, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, NVIDIA, and more, with plenty of time to ask questions and discuss various topics.
Please register here to RSVP. For more information, contact Dr. Christopher E. Mason (chm2042@med.cornell.edu) and Dr. Jiwoon Park (jip2007@med.cornell.edu).
Eclectic Convergence 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024 - 9:45am to 5:00pmEntrepreneurship at Cornell is delighted to host the Eclectic Convergence 2024 Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit featuring world-class speakers and plenty of networking time. ArmaBio and SmartHER, two startups founded by Weill Cornell Medicine innovators, will compete in the pitch contest.
Don't miss this mind-expanding event packed with learning and networking! Register now.
Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 4:30pm to 8:30pmExperience the best of Cornell entrepreneurship! Alumni, mentors, and friends of Big Red Ventures, eLab, BioVenture eLab, and Runway Startup Postdoc are invited to the annual New York City networking celebration. Top student startups will pitch their businesses, and Cornell's student-run venture fund will host a venture capital panel.
Big Red Ventures Fund Managers will lead a discussion with venture capitalists on what makes a business "venture backable." eLab's newest cohort will pitch their innovative business ideas after a semester of refining their strategies, alongside pitches from the Runway Startup Postdoc Program and BioVenture eLab, part of Weill Cornell Medicine Enterprise Innovation.
Network with entrepreneurs and investors from New York City and beyond while enjoying complimentary food and beverages.
This event is open to alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, and friends. RSVP to secure your spot. (Use code ESHIP50 for 50% off!!)
OUP Webinar: Venture Studios
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmHave you wondered what comprises a venture studio? How does this model differentiate from accelerators and incubators? Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the roles that venture studios play in the university innovation ecosystem. Moderated by Jaimie Testai, Best Practices Manager at OUP, this session will feature three venture studios: Prutha Atre of Rose Rock Bridge, Taylor Bench of Summit Venture Studios, and Tom Denison of SmartHealth Catalyzer, Inc.
In addition to discussing the venture studio model, the panel will delve into their individual programs including how they interact with university technologies or startups.
Unlocking Cornell and Its Resources to Launch Your Startup
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 11:45am to 1:00pmCornell’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is unmatched. Whether you’re a student with a business idea, a researcher pursuing commercialization of your technology, or a startup founder in need of support, you can find the resources you need here.
Join us for a comprehensive overview of the accelerators, incubators, funding opportunities, mentors, entrepreneurship programs, and more that Cornell has to offer.
Brad Treat, a Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence and director of the Southern Tier Startup Alliance, will lead a panel discussion featuring the following experts:
- Zach Shulman, director of Entrepreneurship at Cornell
- Jake Reisch, co-founder of Africa AI and Eversound
- Uli Weisner, Spencer. T. Olin Professor of Engineering at Cornell
Register now. Questions? Contact crea@cornell.edu.
This workshop is part of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Series presented by Cornell Research and Innovation. Designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation, the series is open to anyone with a vision for a startup, including researchers, faculty, staff, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates, and alumni across Cornell’s campuses.
Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator Virtual Information Session
Monday, November 11, 2024 - 5:00pm to 6:00pmApplications are open for the Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works! We're seeking ambitious hardware startups ready to bring their prototypes to market. This year-long, hybrid program, supported by the U.S. Economic Development Administration and offered in partnership with Cornell Engineering, provides specialized training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Benefit from customized guidance, mentorship, and connections within our vibrant ClimateTech, AgTech, and MedTech ecosystems!
Register for a free virtual information session led by the program’s leadership team.
