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Are you a STEM researcher interested in making an impact with your technology innovation? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program can provide you with professional training, mentoring and up to $50,000 in funding for customer discovery.
Hosted by the Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub (IN I-Corps), the virtual NSF I-Corps Information Session on Wednesday, February 25 (12:00 – 12:45 p.m. ET) is designed for busy graduate students, postdocs and faculty interested in learning more about I-Corps regional and national programming. NSF I-Corps instructors and alumni will be in attendance to share their experience and answer questions.
The NSF created I-Corps (Innovation Corps) to bridge the gap between fundamental research discoveries in science and engineering and the commercialization of technologies, products, and processes with the potential to benefit society.
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
The event is free and open to the public. Register to reserve your spot.
Over 10 weeks, Rev’s Prototyping Hardware Accelerator offers four tracks – Classic, AgTech, ClimateTech and MedTech - to guide product teams to determine if their ideas are commercially desirable, technologically feasible and economically viable. Upon completion of the program, participants are positioned to recruit team members, bring on partners, initiate work with contract manufacturers and pitch to investors. Teams will receive a stipend of up to $2,000 to advance their prototype.
Register for an upcoming information session to have your questions answered by program leadership:
Ready to bring your product idea to life? – Apply Now. The final application deadline is midnight (ET) on March 22, 2026. Questions about the program can be directed to rev@revithaca.com.
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.
In 2021, Osage University Partners and three licensing experts presented a 5-part comprehensive series on the basics of startup licenses out of academia (follow this link to review).
Join OUP, certified licensing professionals, and a panel of experts for this “highlights" discussion as a refresher on academic startup licenses and updates on particular areas of negotiation. Topics will include:
- Field(s) of use and parsing technologies
- Net sales definitions, including the list of exceptions
- Milestones
- What makes negotiations work well with startup CEOs
- And everyone’s favorite - sublicensing and sublicensing consideration
The Science for Women's Health Innovation symposium hosted by Columbia Engineering will bring together over 140 industry leaders and Columbia researchers and collaborators to drive future generations of innovation in women's health.
Panels will cover topics such as gynecologic health, preterm/pregnancy health, pelvic floor, commercialization and regulatory path, and education and workforce. Our three confirmed keynote speakers include:
- Silvia Blemker | Professor of Biomedical Engineering | University of Virginia
- Sandra Brown | Dean and Professor | College of Nursing, Southern University
- Steve Levine | Sr. Director of Virtual Human Modeling | Dassault Systèmes
Ignite Connect 2026 is the third annual virtual partnering forum highlighting a curated portfolio of Cornell University originated technologies and venture teams that have progressed beyond concept validation and into investable projects.
Presenters featured in Ignite Connect are recipients of the Ignite or EI Catalyst Fund, competitive gap-funding programs designed to de-risk Cornell early technologies, validate market hypotheses, and advance projects past technical or commercial inflection points. These projects represent opportunities that are actively preparing for pre-seed investment, strategic partnerships, licensing, or sponsored development.
Weill Cornell innovators and startup founders will be presenting their technologies. Want to hear about their innovations and translational investment? Register 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 January office hours will be hosted by Louise Sarup, Ph.D., associate director, business development and licensing. Louise manages a portfolio of medical technologies focusing on imaging, platform technologies and algorithms. She is a seasoned professional with years of experience in licensing and commercialization and is eager to answer your questions and provide valuable insights.
Prior to joining the Center for Technology Licensing, Louise was based in Singapore where she was head of business development and licensing for D3 (now EDDC), a drug discovery and development group based at A*STAR. Some of her previous roles include corporate development manager at S*BIO Pte Ltd. (Singapore), an oncology-focused biotech, vice president of business development at Paramount Biosciences (London), where she was responsible for in-licensing drug development assets and director (licensing) at Cytiva, a global life science company. Louise has also worked for leading life science and health care communication agencies and UCL Business, the commercialization company of University College London.
Register here for your 30-minute private session.
Join us on January 22 for "Telling Your Scientific Story for Commercialization Impact," a new Lab to Impact workshop designed to help researchers and innovators at Cornell University communicate their innovations beyond the lab.
Dr. Julia Felice, a Cornell University alumna, scientist, communicator, and founder of Felice Information Design, will guide participants through how narrative can strengthen understanding, build trust, and accelerate the path from discovery to real-world impact.
In this session, attendees will learn how to adapt their scientific story for diverse audiences, develop a concise “hook” that conveys value to non-technical decision makers, and leave with a practical checklist to support future communication efforts. Participants will also have the opportunity to sign up for follow-up office hours with Dr. Felice for individualized feedback.
If you’re working on a technology with commercial potential, this workshop will help you bridge the communication chasm and position your innovation for stronger partnerships, funding, and traction.
Register here.
