Click here to see a list of our past events.
Do you have a project in need of funding? Are you interested in learning about engaging with industry partners?
James Bellush, Manager of Scientific Scouting, will be hosting weekly virtual office hours, every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help Weill Cornell investigators support their ongoing translational research projects through industry sponsored research collaborations and grants.
Please use the link here to schedule your private meeting with James. Questions? Email james.bellush@cornell.edu.
Celebrate academic innovation and entrepreneurship while supporting Weill Cornell faculty participants in the 2026 Biomedical Innovation Challenge.
Join the Weill Cornell Medicine community in celebrating the culmination of the Biomedical Innovation Challenge — a premier, faculty-focused program advancing translational science and commercialization.
Over the course of this highly competitive 12-week program, participating teams engaged in expert-led seminars covering key elements of biomedical commercialization, including market and industry analysis, intellectual property strategy, R&D planning, regulatory pathways, manufacturing, business modeling, budgeting and fundraising, among other critical disciplines. Each team was also paired with experienced industry mentors to help shape their commercialization strategies.
The evening will begin with live presentations from the finalist teams, followed by judging from a distinguished panel of venture capital and industry leaders who will select the winning pitches.
Immediately following the pitch competition, please join us for a networking reception at the Belfer Research Building, 2nd floor, Skylight Lounge.
The American Junior Investigator Association (AJIA) invites you to America’s Got Research —a dynamic, high-energy research competition that brings cutting-edge science, innovation and influence together in one unforgettable evening.
This unique event showcases outstanding junior investigators as they present impactful, life-saving research before a panel of influential judges and a live audience. Equal parts competition, celebration and networking experience, America’s Got Research highlights the future of research in an engaging, modern format.
Purchase your ticket here.
Early Bird Pricing Ends April 20, 2026
AJIA members: Free
Early career: $30
Academics: $200
Non-academics $500
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 in a one-on-one meeting with a business development and licensing professional. The May office hours will be hosted by Jeff James, Ph.D., associate director, business development and licensing.
Jeff has over 15 years of experience helping academic institutions to commercialize their early-stage inventions. Prior to joining CTL at Weill Cornell, he was associate director for licensing at the Penn Center for Innovation, University of Pennsylvania, where he managed commercialization activities in the life science space. He has also held positions as licensing manager at both the University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins University.
Register here for your 30-minute private session.
Morrison Foerster (MoFo) has developed a five-week virtual CGT seminar series designed specifically for academic innovators, founders, BD professionals and translational researchers.
This is a practical, end-to-end overview of the CGT pathway, from discovery through commercialization, covering legal, regulatory, and business considerations that are often difficult to navigate in academic settings. Sessions are led by experts who regularly advise CGT companies and investors. Further information attached.
Key topics include:
- Crafting strong patent strategies for CGT innovations
- Moving from lab to license, including spinouts and partnerships
- Fundraising fundamentals and IP diligence
- Navigating FDA regulatory pathways for CGT products
- Minimizing future litigation risks, including CRISPR-related considerations
Logistics
- Dates: Thursdays, May 21 – June 18, 2026
- Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
- Format: Virtual (Zoom; one registration covers all sessions)
You are invited to join a special fireside chat with Ruth Atherton, Ph.D. ’99, J.D., recipient of the Weill Cornell Graduate School Alumni Award of Distinction (2026).
Dr. Atherton is a leader at the intersection of biomedical law, global health and industry. She has held senior roles at Genzyme, Sanofi, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Commons Project, Chronomics, and Genentech and has built a distinguished career in science-informed leadership and innovation. Join us for a conversation about her career journey, innovation, and advancing biomedicine.
The event will be held at BioVenture eLab, 1157 York Ave, between 62nd and 63rd Streets, with the option to attend via Zoom.
Remarkable Ventures is hosting an open event during NYC Health Innovation Week. If you are a founder, operator, investor, clinician, researcher, or anyone working at the intersection of healthcare and innovation, you're invited to join.
This event is held in collaboration with HITLAB, a global healthcare innovation and technology organization that advances digital health solutions. Please register for the event on Luma using this link: HITLAB x ERA Healthcare Founders Networking Happy Hour · Luma
What does it really take to build a biotech startup?
Join us for a candid conversation with serial entrepreneur Dr. Laurence Blumberg as he shares firsthand insights from decades of building and leading life sciences companies from early-stage innovation to acquisition.
This session will go beyond the typical startup narrative to explore the realities of biotech entrepreneurship: long timelines, scientific uncertainty, capital intensity and the decisions that shape successful ventures.
Whether you are a researcher, inventor, or aspiring founder, this session will provide a grounded perspective on what it takes to translate scientific discoveries into viable companies.
Hosted by Lynda Inseque, director of Technology & Venture Initiatives and Engagement at Center for Technology Licensing.
The following Virtual Courses are open to innovators in all STEM fields:
- June 1 – July 1: Apply by May 6
- July 6 – August 5: Apply by June 17
- July 27 – August 26: Open to startup/incubator teams. Apply by July 8
- September 4 – October 7: Apply by August 19.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now! Please contact icorps@cornell.edu for any questions.
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.
