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*For teams affiliated with business incubators.
In this virtual course (held July 28 - August 27), early-stage technology startup teams will learn how to conduct customer discovery interviews with potential customers, partners and industry stakeholders. The course goal is to gather evidence that your product or service could meet an important, unmet need for your customers and make a large impact in your target market.
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/.
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.
Wondering how to commercialize your biomedical research? This webinar will answer any questions you have about the process. The panel features a diverse range of experience: a tech transfer expert, a faculty member who has successfully commercialized research from their lab, and the CEO of a company founded by postdocs.
Together, they will share their experiences, challenges and strategies for navigating the commercialization process and securing research funding.
Register here.
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 10-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, business modeling, budgeting and fundraising, among other critical disciplines. Each team was also paired with experienced industry mentors to help shape their commercialization strategies and investor-ready pitches.
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, join us for a networking reception at the Griffis Faculty Club.
RSVP here to secure your spot!
Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) at Weill Cornell Medicine Office Hours with Eric Bryant are 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.
The Tuesday, June 17, office hours will be hosted virtually by Eric Bryant, M.S., J.D., Intellectual Property Officer, Biomedical Sciences.
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. Click the right arrow on top of the calendar to choose the month of June and click 17 to choose the time you prefer.
Do you have ideas for a new medical device to improve patient care or a tool to support your current medical training objectives? Do you need assistance translating these ideas into a graphic design and printing a 3D prototype?
Join us on Friday, June 13 for an introductory 3D printing class in the BioVenture eLab's MakerSpace. Learn 3D printing basics and how to workshop your medical device projects. In addition to learning how to use specialized software and Google Sketch to create designs for 3D printing, topics covered in this seminar will include:
- biodesign concepts
- how to use design software to refine and augment your designs
- tips for using a 3D printer to generate an initial prototype
The seminar will feature NatalieDeana Badillo, a Weill Cornell Medicine medical student and CTSC TL-1 trainee who possesses a biomedical engineering degree. She serves as Co-President of the Bioengineering Interest Group (BIG) and 3D Printing Liaison for the Samuel J. Wood Library at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Register here.
In this virtual course (held July 7 - August 6), 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/.
Join Rev: Ithaca Startup Works for a virtual session on public relations for startups and learn how to tell your brand’s story effectively to build awareness, credibility and investor interest. Public relations is an indispensable tool for startups aiming to grow and scale.
Led by Melissa Musiker DNS ’03, former Senior Director of International Public Affairs and Issues Management for corporate McDonald’s, will speak on public relations for startups. Musiker brings decades of global PR experience to help founders and entrepreneurs craft compelling narratives, manage media relationships, and build lasting brand credibility.
Admission is free and open to all — whether you're building a company, launching a product or just curious about the power of PR. RSVP today.
Ahead of the BIO International Convention in Boston (June 16–19), join us for a special pre-conference webinar with Jennifer Hawks Bland, CEO of NewYorkBIO.
As the head of NewYorkBIO, Jennifer brings a unique perspective from the frontlines of New York’s dynamic life sciences ecosystem. Did you know:
- Over 60% of large pharmaceutical national or global headquarters are located in the New York area
- The state supports more than 75,000 direct biotechnology jobs
- New York graduates more life science PhDs than any other U.S. region
- It hosts more than 25% of all clinical trials in the U.S.
- And it's home to the world’s largest concentration of academic medical centers
With this incredible foundation, there will be no shortage of important topics to explore. The agenda includes questions about the new Life Science Talent Network, NewYorkBIO’s extensive advocacy work, and resources available to innovators/startups seeking funding.
Whether you're a researcher, clinician, startup founder, investor or simply passionate about the future of health care, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
RSVP 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 June 5th office hours will be hosted by Donna Rounds, Ph.D., Associate Director, Business Development and Licensing.
Donna joined the startup world as one of the founders of Physiome Sciences, Inc., the first in-silico drug discovery platform using computational models of cells, tissues and organs. She later joined the British Technology Group (BTG Plc) as a technology scout, where she visited academic institutions across the East Coast searching for biotech projects in the early stages of development. Later, Donna joined Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV) and managed a portfolio of world-class scientists and Nobel laureates at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She was later recruited to lead the technology development program at Hospital for Special Surgery with a focus on musculoskeletal innovations and medical devices in orthopedics and rheumatology. Donna was on the scientific advisory board of Tohi Ventures and co-founded Nirova BioSense, which is dedicated to the development of optical sensors for real-time detection of ovarian cancer biomarkers.
Register here for your 30-minute private session. Click the right arrow on top of the calendar to choose the month of June and click 5 on the June calendar to choose the time you prefer.
