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The application process is now open for the Enterprise Innovation Catalyst Fund Proto Stage Awards and the Validation Stage Pre-proposals.
Proto Stage Award will fund device and digital health projects and other early-stage projects on a rolling basis to validate preliminary proof-of-concept ideas and expedite the development of prototypes for commercial advancement. The Proto Stage award can provide funding up to $50,000 and projects must be completed within 12-months.
- Validation Stage Award, incorporating the Selma and Lawrence Ruben Validation Stage Awards, will benefit projects that have already demonstrated preliminary proof of concept, identified unmet need in the market and developed a plan for commercialization. This award will serve as a reimagining of the Daedalus Fund for Innovation, which was established in 2014 to support early-stage applied and translational research projects that have clear, near-term commercial potential. The Validation Stage awards can provide funding up to $200,000 for projects that can be completed in 12-24 months. There are two stages to the application process, short pre-proposals which will be reviewed and selected projects invited to submit a more detailed full proposal. The deadline for submitting pre-proposals is August 1, 2025.
All projects must have a related invention disclosure submitted to the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL).
Full details of the awards and the application process can be found here. If you have any questions, please send an email to: ei-catalystfund@cornell.edu.
Ready 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. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss and answer questions regarding writing and submitting a successful SBIR/STTR proposal and identifying strategies for making your SBIR/STTR proposal more competitive.
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
Led by the NSF I-Corps Hub: Interior Northeast (IN I-Corps), these free NSF I-Corps Regional Courses are designed for university-based STEM researchers and early-stage founders interested in evaluating the market potential of their technology and learning valuable entrepreneurial skills.
In this month-long virtual course (August 29 - October 3), 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 or visit https://www.in-icorps.org/regional-courses/.
Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Weill Cornell Medicine Office Hours with Eric Bryant are held monthly and open to all who wish to get answers to their intellectual property questions and gain more information about the advancement of their IP filings with a one-on-one meeting.
Eric holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from New York University, 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.
Eric’s 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.
To reserve your private, 30-minute Zoom session with Eric, click here.
Led by the NSF I-Corps Hub: Interior Northeast (IN I-Corps), these free NSF I-Corps Regional Courses are designed for university-based STEM researchers and early-stage founders interested in evaluating the market potential of their technology and learning valuable entrepreneurial skills.
In this month-long virtual course (September 22 - October 22), 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 or visit www.in-icorps.org/regional-courses.
Explore how to navigate early sales and build a scalable sales process for your technology in this free workshop! You’ll learn from a panel of experienced entrepreneurs about how to get your tech startup off the ground.
Moderated by Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence Ed Bizari, the panel discussion will feature:
- Kendra Batchelder, founder and CEO of medara
- Charlie Mulligan, co-founder and former CEO of GiveGab (now Bonterra)
- Romy Fain, founder and CEO of Heat Inverse
Register now.
Led by the NSF I-Corps Hub: Interior Northeast (IN I-Corps), these free NSF I-Corps Regional Courses are designed for university-based STEM researchers and early-stage founders interested in evaluating the market potential of their technology and learning valuable entrepreneurial skills.
In this month-long virtual course (October 13 - November 14), 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 or visit www.in-icorps.org/regional-courses.
Led by the NSF I-Corps Hub: Interior Northeast (IN I-Corps), these free NSF I-Corps Regional Courses are designed for university-based STEM researchers and early-stage founders interested in evaluating the market potential of their technology and learning valuable entrepreneurial skills.
In this month-long virtual course (November 12 - December 15), 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 or visit www.in-icorps.org/regional-courses.
