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Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) Recruitment

116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY

Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) at Cornell University is hosting its BET Recruitment Event this Friday, September 10 (6-7 PM ET), in Upson Lounge (Room 116) and encourages students interested in learning more about BET and/or connecting with other Black entrepreneurs to attend. RSVP to attend BET is a community dedicated to inspiring, informing, and initiating the next wave of Black…

IP and Licensing Fundamentals: How and Why to Safeguard Your Technology 

116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY

Having a working knowledge of intellectual property (IP) and licensing is essential for safeguarding your technology and ensuring the long-term success of your commercialization endeavors. The Cornell Engineering Commercialization Fellowship invites the entrepreneurial community to attend IP and Licensing Fundamentals: How and Why to Safeguard Your Technology, a workshop led by Frank DeCosta and Phillip…

Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit 2022

The Oncenter Convention Center 800 South State St, Syracuse, NY, United States

The 2022 Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit is a two-day event showcasing food and ag innovations that have the power to change the path of our industry. The event brings together the top startups from around the globe to pitch their companies and world-class researchers, experts, and partners to discuss and share insight on the…

Black Entrepreneurs in Training (BET) Community Day

eHub Collegetown 409 College Ave, Ithaca

The day’s agenda includes a fireside chat with Jehron Petty ’20, the co-founder of BET and founder and CEO of ColorStack, and Jerry Raphael, CFO of the cybersecurity platform Axonius and former CFO of Stack Overflow, in addition to a panel of student entrepreneurs, an entrepreneurship content session, there will also be introductions to entrepreneurship opportunities at Cornell.   Attendees…

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Developing Entrepreneurial Mindset

Webinar

Learn how to think like a successful startup founder in this introductory workshop. You’ll find out from the experts what it takes to launch a startup that solves real-world problems and addresses customers’ needs. Ken Rother, director of Rev: Ithaca Startup Works and eLab, will lead the workshop and moderate a panel with Stephanie Wisner, co-founder of Centivax, and…

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Launching Your Startup

Webinar

Ready to launch a startup around your innovative idea? Designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to get a business up and running, this workshop will cover: Corporate legal fundamentals Company formation Assignment of invention Vesting agreements and equity allocation Building and managing boards of directors or advisors What it means to…

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Protecting Your IP

Webinar

Learn how to protect your intellectual property in this virtual session. Register to attend. This workshop is part of a virtual series presented in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. The series welcomes faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate students to explore…

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Attracting Investment

Webinar

Learn how to attract investors in this virtual session. Register to attend. This workshop is part of a virtual series presented in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. The series welcomes faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate students to explore the potential…

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Choosing an Accelerator

Webinar

Learn what to consider when choosing an accelerator or incubator in this virtual session. Register to attend. This workshop is part of a virtual series presented in partnership with the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, a division of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. The series welcomes faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate…

I&E Workshop: Is Your Startup Technology Driven or Enabled?

Webinar

Does your startup harness cutting-edge technology as its core foundation, or leverage technology to enhance existing processes? Depending on your answer, you’ll encounter different strategies, market advantages, and challenges on your entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to shape your approach to business growth and development accordingly at this free workshop! Register to attend. Hosted by Cornell…

I&E Workshop: Developing Novel IP Within a Startup

Webinar

University researchers benefit from various technology licensing resources to protect their innovations, but startups face the challenge of safeguarding intellectual property (IP) developed outside of the university, through internal research and development. Join this free workshop to find out how to finance R&D, including through tokenizing the resultant IP assets, and how startup executives should…

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups

Zoom NY, United States

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 and how to find other non-dilutive funding sources. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss…

I&E Workshop: Building Your Team

Webinar

Cornell Research & Innovation offers the virtual Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop Series to faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate students at Cornell University to explore the potential of launching a business grounded in research. Innovators are not required to attend every workshop, but the series is designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation.…

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups

Webinar

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 and how to find other non-dilutive funding sources. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss…

I&E Workshop: Attracting Startup Investment

Webinar

Cornell Research & Innovation offers the virtual Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop Series to faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate students at Cornell University to explore the potential of launching a business grounded in research. Innovators are not required to attend every workshop, but the series is designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation.…

I&E Workshop: Solving Systemic Problems Through Entrepreneurship

Webinar

Cornell Research & Innovation offers the virtual Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop Series to faculty, post-docs, graduate, and undergraduate students at Cornell University to explore the potential of launching a business grounded in research. Innovators are not required to attend every workshop, but the series is designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation.…

NSF I-Corps online information session

Online

Calling all researchers! If you have been working on a technology innovation and wish to explore its commercialization potential, I-Corps can provide you with entrepreneurial education, 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 Tuesday, May 14…

Discovering Your Brand

Online

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply someone with a passion to express, crafting your brand is essential for standing out in a crowded world. Join us virtually for a branding content session with Maureen Ballatori, founder and CEO of Agency 29on Tuesday, May 21 | 10 - 11 a.m. ET |…

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups (NYC)

Weill Cornell Medicine BioVenture eLab 1157 York Ave, New York, NY, United States

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 Weill Cornell Medicine 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…

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups

Webinar

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 and how to find other non-dilutive funding sources. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss…

Rev Content Session: Crafting Entrepreneurial Ideas for the Community

Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca 314 E State St, Ithaca, NY

Are you eager to start your entrepreneurial journey but haven’t found that breakthrough idea yet? Or do you have a startup concept but are unsure about the next steps? Join the Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) for the Rev Content Session: Crafting Entrepreneurial Ideas for the Community! This interactive content session will be led…

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop – A Scientist’s Dilemma: Am I the CEO or CTO?

Webinar

Cornell innovators are welcome to explore research translation and entrepreneurship at this free workshop! Focused on the roles that startup founders with scientific backgrounds can take in their new ventures, this workshop is the perfect fit for researchers interested in pursuing commercialization of their innovative technologies. Find out how to maximize the impact of your…

Engineering Luncheon: Entrepreneurship for Researchers

116 Upson Hall 124 Hoy Rd., Ithaca, NY

Looking for support to commercialize your technology? Cornell Engineering and the Entrepreneurs in Residence program offer connections to mentorship, funding opportunities, legal information, entrepreneurship programs, and other commercialization resources in Cornell’s robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join us for this exclusive lunchtime discussion hosted by the college’s Entrepreneurs in Residence program to learn about the resources available…

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop – Attracting Investment & Prepping for Business Plan Competitions

Webinar

Interested in securing funding for your startup? The Cornell community is invited to find out what investors and competition judges look for at this free Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop. Led by Olivia Goldstein, CEO of Upstate Venture Connect, this workshop will delve into the importance of market validation, team composition, intellectual property, and more when…

NSF I-Corps Information Session

Webinar

Are you a STEM researcher interested in translating your technology innovation to impact? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program can provide you with entrepreneurial 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 Tuesday, October 22 (12:00…

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Introduction to Intellectual Property

Zoom NY, United States

Cornell innovators are invited to take a deep dive into intellectual property at this Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop. Learn what you need to know about IP and licensing to safeguard your technology and ensure the long-term success of your venture. Moderated by Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence Julie Eagle, this panel discussion will feature experts including:…

Register for the 2024 Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit!

Virtual Session NY, United States

The Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit is a two-day event showcasing food and ag innovations that have the power to change the path of the industry. The event will take place at the Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown in Binghamton, New York and will be streamed virtually. Witness the top 20 food and ag startups from…

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Unlocking Cornell and its Resources to Launch Your Startup

Webinar

Cornell’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is unmatched. Whether you’re a student with a business idea, a researcher pursuing commercialization of your technology, or a startup founder in need of support, you can find the resources you need here. Join us for a comprehensive overview of the accelerators, incubators, funding opportunities, mentors, entrepreneurship programs, and more…

Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel

Verizon Executive Education Center at Cornell Tech 2 West Loop Road, New York, NY, United States

Experience the best of Cornell entrepreneurship in the Big Apple! Alumni, mentors, and friends of Big Red Ventures, eLab, BioVenture eLab, and Runway Startup Postdoc are invited to the annual NYC networking celebration. Top student startups will pitch their businesses, and Cornell's student-run venture fund will host a venture capital panel. Big Red Ventures Fund…

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups

Webinar

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 and how to find other non-dilutive funding sources. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss…