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The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization bill is official, and there are new changes to be aware of. Attend this upcoming webinar to learn more about those changes, the application process, and to get the latest on timing and program updates.
Kirk Macolini of InteliSpark will lead a free virtual workshop on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process.
You will learn:
- How to craft a successful SBIR/STTR application
- Strategies for developing a competitive proposal
- Find out the latest news about the SBIR/STTR program
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 Apr 21st office hours will be hosted by Eric Bryant, Intellectual Property Officer.
Eric holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from New York University (NYU), 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.
His 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.
Join our flagship ecosystem-building event, convening investors, industry representatives, entrepreneurs and academic innovators/spinouts.
The 2026 Weill Cornell Medicine BioInnovate Conference brings together academic founders with investors, industry representatives, entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners with the expressed goal to connect and collaborate. The conference is a rare opportunity to meet a diverse group of life science inventors and spinout companies across therapeutics, device, digital health and diagnostic sectors. All Weill Cornell Medicine-affiliated inventors are encouraged to participate. In addition, select startup companies from the Upper East Side ecosystem as well as startups where faculty serve as CMOs and scientific advisors are also in attendance.
Over the years, this event has been a proven catalyst for direct investment from early-stage investors, co-development relationships with industry, and introductions to experienced management teams.
Join us for a fireside chat with Bakari Akil, Founder and Managing Director of Graves Hall Capital.
In conversation with a Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence, Bakari will share how he built his career by acquiring and growing existing businesses, and what aspiring entrepreneurs should know about this powerful alternative to starting from scratch.
If you're curious about business ownership, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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 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 Apr 29th office hours will be hosted by Jamie Brisbois, Ph.D., Manager, Business Development and Licensing.
Jamie collaborates with Weill Cornell Medicine innovators to identify, market and license life sciences technologies. Prior to joining the Center for Technology Licensing in 2021, Jamie worked as a consultant with ClearView Healthcare Partners, a boutique health care consulting firm based in Boston. In addition, he served three years as a fellow with Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV), the technology transfer office of Columbia University.
Register here for your 30-minute private session.
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.
The following Virtual Courses are open to innovators in all STEM fields:
- March 30 – April 29: Apply by March 4.
- April 6 – May 6: Apply by March 11.
- April 13 – May 13: Open to startup/incubator teams. Apply by March 18.
- April 20 – May 20: Apply by March 25.
- June 1 – July 1: Apply by May 6.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply now! Please contact icorps@cornell.edu for any questions.
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 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
