Center For Technology Licensing

Lab to Impact: Understanding the Technology Commercialization Process
2026-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join the leadership at CTL for the first series, where we focus on intellectual property and guide you through the essential steps of the technology commercialization process. You will gain insights into the end-to-end process, from initial invention disclosure to IP protection, licensing, and ultimately, commercialization. Learn how CTL’s support can help you maximize the impact of your research by successfully navigating the complexities of the commercialization journey.
Register here.

CALS Innovation Day 2026
2026-09-16 13:00 - 18:00 | 115 Stocking Hall, 411 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
CALS Innovation Day 2026 highlights the people, partnerships, and investment pathways that turn research into impact. Join us for inspiring faculty stories, discussions with corporate and philanthropic leaders, and showcases of emerging discoveries and ventures that demonstrate how CALS faculty advances commercialization, strengthens industry engagement, and supports faculty and student entrepreneurship.
Hosted by the CALS Research and Innovation Office (RIO), this annual, college-wide event supports the CALS Roadmap to 2050 strategic objective to transcend conventional boundaries with college-wide, transdisciplinary research and innovation programming.
This event is free, but registration is required. More here.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration Fall 2026 Information Session 1
2026-09-18 12:00 - 13:00
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships.
Applications are open from September 7 through November 6, 2026.
Who Should Apply?

Cornell faculty

Postdoctoral researchers

PhD innovators

Research teams developing technologies with commercial potential

Join our next info session on September 18 at noon. This session will provide an overview of:

Program goals and funding scope

Application process and timeline

Eligibility and selection criteria

How this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series

Register here.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration Fall 2026 Information Session 2
2026-10-09 12:00 - 13:00
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships.
Applications are open from September 7 through November 6, 2026.
Who Should Apply?

Cornell faculty

Postdoctoral researchers

PhD innovators

Research teams developing technologies with commercial potential

Join our next info session on October 9 at noon. This session will provide an overview of:

Program goals and funding scope

Application process and timeline

Eligibility and selection criteria

How this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series

Register here.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration Fall 2026 Information Session 3
2026-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships.
Applications are open from September 7 through November 6, 2026.
Who Should Apply?

Cornell faculty

Postdoctoral researchers

PhD innovators

Research teams developing technologies with commercial potential

Join our next info session on October 30 at noon. This session will provide an overview of:

Program goals and funding scope

Application process and timeline

Eligibility and selection criteria

How this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series

Register here.
