Events

Are you an entrepreneur ready to refine your prototype and are preparing for initial manufacturing runs? Rev: Ithaca Startup Works invites you to immerse yourself in protofacturing!

From August to December, Rev’s Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator guides product teams through refining their initial prototypes to create an engineering prototype, while continuing to engage in customer discovery and securing funding for the up front manufacturing costs of physical products.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator!

The accelerator will be hosted virtually beginning in late August through December 2024. Select teams will receive development support and access to Rev’s prototyping facility and engineering team. The program is free and open to the public.

Join this info session to learn more. 

Wondering how Johnson & Johnson leverages strategic partnerships to lead the way in healthcare innovation?

With a focus on precision medicine in neuroscience, this panel-style webinar will showcase:

• How digital diagnostic tools can be used for early diagnosis and monitoring to positively impact patient outcomes
• How founders, academics, and investors can engage with Johnson & Johnson to accelerate their next big idea
• How scientific thought leaders are looking to the future of this ever-evolving space

Register here.

Now more than ever, professionals are choosing entrepreneurial paths and building businesses that solve problems they are passionate about. New York State is already well-positioned to take advantage of this shift in industry.   

Are you interested in learning about resources available to startups in New York State? Join our experts as they share valuable resources across NYS to help entrepreneurs in any stage of their journey.     

You’ll learn about programs, accelerators, grant opportunities, and venture opportunities from various NYS entities, such as NYSTAR, Empire State Development, LaunchNY, FuzeHub, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions about different programs and connect with fellow entrepreneurs.      

This event is free and open to anyone eager to learn about opportunities in NY State. Register here. 

Questions? Contact rev@revithaca.com.

Wondering how to secure non-dilutive funding to take your startup to the next level? 

Join Cornell University's Center for Regional Economic Advancement, the BioVenture eLab, and Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC, for this in-person workshop providing insights into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with a member of the InteliSpark team for a free 30-minute consultation at 12:30 p.m. ET. 

During the workshop, Macolini will share an overview of the SBIR/STTR programs, discuss eligibility requirements, and tell you how to use SBIR/STTR to enhance your company's value. He'll also answer questions regarding: 

• Writing and submitting a successful SBIR/STTR proposal 
• Locating additional non-dilutive funding sources 
• Applying to the SBIR/STTR Assistance Program, which can help eligible companies, based in upstate New York, hire a qualified grant writing consultant to help them develop a proposal  

This event is free and open to the public. If interested in a 1:1 consultation, please indicate your availability on the RSVP form and a member of the SBIR/STTR Assistance Program team will reach out confirming your appointment. Space is limited – register to reserve your spot.  

Are you an entrepreneur ready to refine your prototype and are preparing for initial manufacturing runs? Rev: Ithaca Startup Works invites you to immerse yourself in protofacturing!

From August to December, Rev’s Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator guides product teams through refining their initial prototypes to create an engineering prototype, while continuing to engage in customer discovery and securing funding for the up front manufacturing costs of physical products.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator!

The accelerator will be hosted virtually beginning in late August through December 2024. Select teams will receive development support and access to Rev’s prototyping facility and engineering team. The program is free and open to the public.

Join this info session to learn more. 

When it comes to venture investing, founding teams hold the key to success. While products may pivot and markets evolve, it is the strength and resilience of the team that drives a startup through every challenge. But how do investors evaluate this crucial component? 

Join Victoria Yampolsky and Mark Gold, both long-time entrepreneurs who helped startup founders raise millions of dollars in venture capital, for an exclusive fireside chat, “The Emotional Side of Venture Investing - How Do Investors Evaluate Female Founding Teams?” 

Victoria and Mark will dive into:

• Why Teams Matter: Discover why VCs view founding teams as the most significant factor in a startup’s journey.
• Due Diligence Insights: Learn how investors evaluate teams beyond just analytical metrics such as experience and track record.
• Actionable Strategies: Find out how to cultivate the qualities that make your team attractive to investors with practical proven techniques.

This event is a must-attend for early-stage female founders about to raise or actively fundraising! Register here. 

Calling 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 Jun 24 event features Sebastian Karrer, Head of BD&L EMEA CtC Hub EMEA and Tanja Bloser, Ecosystem Activation, CtC Hub EMEA. Reserve your spot here. 

Join Osage University Partners (OUP) for a two-part webinar series on finding a CEO for your academic startup company. We will hold the first part of this webinar series on June 21st and will focus on the evaluation process for CEO candidates. OUP Managing Partner Marc Singer will discuss the importance of the leadership team to a startup’s success and explore methods for evaluating outside CEOs. The webinar will highlight relevant backgrounds and important characteristics of a startup CEO, and it will provide tools to assist with candidate evaluation. Marc will also provide data on the performance of different types of CEOs, including grad students and professors, from OUP’s tech portfolio.

The second part of the webinar series will be held later this summer and will focus on sourcing of the CEO and other C-suite talent. OUP Managing Partner Matt Cohen will moderate a panel featuring a recruiter, a talent professional from a VC firm, and a serial academic entrepreneur. Dates and additional information coming soon.

Register here. 

NCI SBIR Program director Saroj Regmi will be hosting a virtual Q&A session on the Small Business Transition Grant. Following a brief overview on this funding opportunity, Saroj will answer attendee questions.

The Small Business Transition Grant was developed to assist early-career academic scientists in transitioning to entrepreneurship. Beginning as a Phase I STTR award that transitions into a Phase II SBIR award, it provides innovators with up to $2.4 million towards their biotech R&D efforts. As of this year’s Notice (RFA-CA-24-023), the Small Business Transition Grant has also expanded to include a Phase I STTR-only option. Applications are due Monday, August 21, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. ET.

Join Saroj's virtual webinar to learn more. 

The Antibody and Bioresource Core Facility (ABCF) supports researchers by making it easier for them to develop new monoclonal antibodies (MAbs). As an informational resource as well as service provider, the facility collaborates closely with faculty from MSK and Rockefeller University. It also supports Weill Cornell Medicine researchers as third-party clients.

Attend this virtual interview to discover more about the core facility and how it can support your project. The 45-min interview will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session for the audience.

Join us to discover ABCF’s resources and capabilities, including:

• Generating custom MAbs
• Distributing cell lines and hybridomas developed at MSK and RU
• Performing mycoplasma testing

Interviewers

Loren A. Busby, CFA, Director, Weill Cornell Medicine BioVenture eLab

Carlo Yuvienco, PhD, Director, Ford Center Incubator @ The Rockefeller University

Featured Guest

Frances Weis-Garcia, PhD ’96, Director, Bi-Institutional Antibody and Bioresource Core Facility

Register here.