Center For Technology Licensing

Ignite Innovation Acceleration - Fall Cycle Info Session #1
2021-11-15 12:00 - 12:45 UTC
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is one of the three signature programs of Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series.
This Fall cycle is for applications from our research labs based on disclosed, active CTL inventions from Ithaca, Geneva or Cornell Tech campuses.
Applications are being accepted through December 10, 2021.
Join to learn more about the program series and the application process.

https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAoceqtrT4qG92o5N4SLqjZA-UCQJS01K2N

Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit
2021-11-16 - 2021-11-17
The Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit, managed by Cornell University, is a two-day event showcasing food and ag innovations that will change the path of the industry.
The event is designed for entrepreneurs, established companies, investors, resource providers, researchers, and students to:

Witness the top 20 food and ag startups from across the globe pitch their innovations for the chance to win up to $1 million.
Get inspired by panels and fireside chats led by industry thought leaders.
Network, in Syracuse, with an array of startups, incubators, economic development agencies, small business partners, and other organizations presenting their services and support.

The Grow-NY competition is funded by Empire State Development and administered by Cornell University. Have questions? Contact grow-ny@cornell.edu.
Register for Summit https://web.cvent.com/event/dfd69fa8-8ee5-4e19-a958-75af60d93c0d/summary
All-access registration for the event in Syracuse, NY is $45 ($25 for students)– meals included.
Attending virtually is FREE.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration - Fall Cycle Info Session #2
2021-11-19 12:00 - 12:45
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is one of the three signature programs of Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series.
This Fall cycle is for applications from our research labs based on disclosed, active CTL inventions from Ithaca, Geneva or Cornell Tech campuses.
Applications are being accepted through December 10, 2021.
Join to learn more about the program series and the application process.

https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAldeuhrDgqHtH6vOzZc_szYyxVKvvPz5lU

Virtual Info Session - PHAR 9021 Fundamentals of Academic Business Development
2021-12-06 12:00 - 13:00
The Center for Technology Licensing at Weill Cornell Medicine (CTL@WCM), part of WCM Enterprise Innovation, is offering a new experiential course for graduate students seeking to learn about innovation management and academic business development.
PHAR 9021 will be held Spring 2022 and is designed to offer hands-on experience cultivating, marketing, and commercializing life science innovations. Participants will learn transferable skills for careers in academia, technology transfer, venture capital, consulting, and beyond. The course will be divided into three modules, each covering a specific aspect of the commercialization process: (I) Intellectual Property Protection, (II) Technology Evaluation, and (III) Partnering Academic Technologies. Each module, students will complete assignments that will directly support CTL@WCM and its mission to translate groundbreaking technologies into commercial products.
Course Prerequisites:

Enrolled in a Weill Cornell Medicine Graduate School PhD Program
Completion of the Admission to Doctoral Candidacy Examination (ACE)
Written approval of the applicant’s primary research advisor
PHAR 5009 01 Accelerating BioVenture Innovation (ABI)*

Course Details:

One Credit Course
Instructors will include CTL staff and external guest speakers
Initially offered in Spring 2022, from January 5th – April 27th
Lectures to be held every other Wednesday, 10am – 11:30am ET
Students will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis

* Students who haven’t completed PHAR 5009 but have completed equivalent coursework or have practical experience in academic innovation and entrepreneurship will be considered on a case-by-base basis

Contact: Jamie Brisbois (jamie.brisbois@cornell.edu) for additional information

Register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErfuCopzwoGdF7Pm-IdMSy6vpZZ9ePVKzF

Ignite Innovation Acceleration - 2021 Fall Cycle Presentations
2022-01-14 08:00 - 12:00
Innovation Acceleration applicants seeking gap funding, in the form of a $50,000 grant, present a summary of their proposal to the external selecting committee. Presentations highlight the technological innovation, anticipated Impact of project, and potential opportunities for future commercialization and follow-on investment.

CTL@WCM Office Hours with Lukasz Kowalik
2022-02-10
On February 10th, office hours will be hosted by Lukasz Kowalik, Senior Licensing and Business Development Officer at CTL@WCM.

Lukasz has a focus on CNS-related technologies:

Brain and Mind Research Institute
Metabolic Health Center
Meyer Cancer Center
Anesthesiology
Medicine
Neurological Surgery
Neurology
Psych
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To reserve your 30-minute Zoom office hours session, select your preferred date and time. You will be given access to a Zoom registration link and will meet privately with Lukasz within that Zoom session.

New Program: Ignite Postdoc for Ventures - Info Session 1
2022-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
Applications are now open for Ignite: Postdoc for Ventures program and accepted through April 4, 2022.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) has launched Ignite Postdoc for Ventures, one of the three signature programs of the Ignite series to turn promising academic research into viable startups founded by Postdoctoral Fellows and soon-to-be graduating Ph.D. students.

The program will provide resources for entrepreneurial-minded postdocs to form new technology ventures based on Cornell inventions. The program adheres to a 1+1 model: 12-month phase in a Cornell lab, supervised by Cornell faculty, and 12-month phase in a business incubator, mentored by the incubator.

Key features of the program include:

Selected projects will be funded approximately $120K a year to support the compensation of the postdoc and basic experiment expenses
All Ignite Postdocs will be Cornell employees during both phases I and II of the program under full-time commitment
Postdocs will work at the faculty inventor’s lab for technology development and will have access to the incubator as an associate member for business development and connections during both phases
An Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) will work closely with the Ignite Postdocs in both phases.

New Program: Ignite Postdoc for Ventures – Info Session 2
2022-02-16 12:00 - 13:00

IP Series #2: “Why are diagnostic claims so hard to get (in the US)?”
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Webinar
IP Series #2: “Why are diagnostic claims so hard to get (in the US)?”

Featured speakers:

Michael L. Goldman, Partner, Troutman Pepper
Tate Tischner, Counsel, Troutman Pepper
Brian Kelly, Director, Technology Licensing

During this second IP series, Mike Goldman, Tate Tischner, and Brian Kelly will address the challenges of protecting diagnostic innovations in the United States.

This talk will provide insights into the patent eligibility limitations in this field, the strategies to overcome them, and the important aspects to consider as an inventor when you disclose to the CTL office.

RSVP here.

Culture is King: Recruiting and Managing a Team in a New Remote World - AUTM Annual Conference
2022-02-22
Leading in a pandemic requires proactive consideration of culture building and maintenance. The shift to remote work has created new challenges and opportunities for TTO offices. This session will cover hot topics, including talent recruiting and internal office issues that have come to light in the wake of the pandemic, and create an environment for employees to find a work-life balance. We will discuss the resignation revolution and how to maintain your top talent and highlight tips for hiring a diverse workforce and keeping your office fresh and engaged. Join us for what is sure to be a lively discussion.
Moderator:
Ian McClure, University of Kentucky
Speakers:
Alice Li, Cornell University
Jim O’Connell, University of Florida
Kelly Sexton, University of Michigan

A Plant License - AUTM Annual Conference
2022-02-23 10:30 - 10:45
The anatomy of a plant license is different from that of a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical devices license. Different types of intellectual property protect plants, so drafting associated licenses can be challenging. The deal terms vary according to the type of license. Plants are a huge part of the earth’s ecosystem, and understanding how they grow and eventually reach the market is attractive. Panelists will cover these issues. Join this session, and you may even learn how the soybean made it to our dinner plates.

Moderator:
Jill Link, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC
Speaker:
Thomas Herlache, MSU Technolgies
Brea Hutchcraft-May, Bayer Crop Science
Jessica Stein, Cornell University

2022 Startup Symposium & InvestConnect Conference
2022-02-24 10:00 - 17:00
Agenda
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Welcoming Remarks
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Building a Team Panel
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Keynote Speaker Stanley Lapidus
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Announcement of the Resnick Prize Winner
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM Break
01:00 PM – 04:00 PM Investor Partnering (InvestConnect) (by invitation only)

Keynote Speaker: Stanley Lapidus
Stan Lapidus is an inventor and entrepreneur who currently serves on a number of healthcare and medical technology boards. He’s been founding CEO of three medical diagnostics companies.

Panel: Building a Startup Team
Launching Companies Out of Academia

OUP Faculty Virtual Office Hours
2022-03-09 - 2022-06-30
If you’re a faculty member with intellectual property disclosure, sign up for a one-on-one meeting to discuss your idea with an OUP member. During these sessions, OUP can answer questions related to early-stage startups on topics such as technology de-risking, product-marketing fit, fundraising, and the general startup process.

Fill out this form to schedule a time to get VC feedback on your startup idea.

Webinar: IP Protection of Plant Materials
2022-03-09 13:00 - 14:00
Do you have questions about:

Intellectual Property (IP) regarding plants?
Who owns the IP?
What can be protected and for how long?
Do you want to learn the difference between and when to use plant patents, plant variety protection certificates, and utility patents?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this webinar is for you.

Guest speaker: Jessica Stein, Senior Licensing and Business Development Officer at CTL
Event organized by the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)

CTL@WCM Office Hours with Donna Rounds
2022-03-10 14:00 - 16:00
CTL@WCM Virtual Office hours are open to all who wish to gain more information about the advancement of their patent filings, to discuss their technology venture project with a one-on-one meeting with a Weill Cornell Business Development and Licensing Officer. Book your 30-minute session in advance using the Bookings link below.

March 10th virtual office hours will be hosted by Donna J. Rounds, Interim Senior Technology Licensing Officer.

Donna has over 20 years of building value in early-stage life science technologies—from sourcing emergent technologies to developing strategies for commercialization. She specializes in managing complex scientific and business relationships and leveraging the synergy of cross-functional teams in due diligence and technology assessments, prototype development, and proof-of-concept studies. She has a strong track record in successful outcomes through negotiation and transactions for licensing, sponsored research, and the creation of strategic alliances in pharma, biotech, and academia. Her passion is launching innovative projects into next-generation health and wellness care products.

Schedule online

Social Science Innovation Series #1: Virtual Fireside Chat with Professor Peter Enns
2022-03-10 16:00 - 17:00
Have you ever had an idea for turning the knowledge gained from your research into a business or a non-profit, but wondered how to do It? Come join us for a series of conversations about how we can use social science innovation to help find solutions to the toughest challenges in society. We’ll help you explore and understand the possible paths and available Cornell structures to support your applications of innovation from academia research to improve cultural, financial, environmental, social sustainability while achieving social impact, and perhaps financial return.

This three-part Social Science Innovation Series in the spring semester of 2022 will engage in the exploration of opportunities offered in this thought-provoking field.

For the first session, we will hear from Professor Peter Enns, the Robert S. Harrison Director of the Cornell Center for Social Sciences and co-founder of Verasight, in a virtual fireside chat about the experience and the lessons learned about applying his research in real world for social and business impact.

Our host will be Alice Li, Executive Director at the Center for Technology Licensing.

Join us to learn from Cornell peer experience! Register here.

About Professor Peter Enns

Peter K. Enns is a Professor in the Department of Government and the Brooks School of Public Policy, Robert S. Harrison Director of the Cornell Center for Social Sciences, and Executive Director of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research. He is also co-founder and chief data scientist at Verasight. His research and teaching focus on public opinion and political representation, mass incarceration and the legal system, and data science.
Enns has published three books—Hijacking the Agenda: Economic Power and Political Influence, Incarceration Nation: How the United States Became the Most Punitive Democracy in the World, and Who Gets Represented?—and dozens of academic articles and op-eds. His research has been funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, FWD.us, Koch Foundation, National Science Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Russell Sage Foundation. In 2017, he received the Emerging Scholar Award from the Elections, Public Opinion, and Voting Behavior section of the American Political Science Association, presented to the top scholar in the field within ten years of her or his doctorate.

CTL@WCM Special Panel on Women's Health
2022-03-17 12:00 - 13:00
From reproductive health menopause to mental health, more attention is being paid to women’s health issues as they are becoming less taboo. As of 2021, the women’s health segment accounts for only 4% of R&D funding and only 1.4% of capital invested in healthcare [1]; however, it is one of the fastest-growing segments in the healthcare industry. The field is mainly driven by innovation in digital health and surgical innovations.

In a special panel, CTL@WCM will address the opportunities in the field with the lens of commercialization and venture creation. Our guest panelists will provide insight as we explore the trends in women’s health, the emergence of women-led companies, and the role of women founders.

Panelists

Tamatha Fenster, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medicine
Sabrina Johnson, President and CEO, Daré bioscience
Vrunda Desai, Global Head of Medical Affairs, CooperSurgical, and Assistant Professor, Adjunct, in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine.
Maria Velissaris, Founding Partner at SteelSky Ventures

[1] FemTech Industry 2021: Landscape Overview

2022 Startup Financing Trends
2022-03-24 12:00 - 13:00
OUP is pleased to invite you to our annual startup financing trends webinar.

Join Manny Stockman and Mitra Miri of OUP’s investment team to discuss startup financing trends to understand current market behaviors among startups generally and in the university startup ecosystem. OUP draws on its own database of active startup companies from its partner institutions to provide insights into total capital and types of capital raised by these academic institution startup companies.

The webinar will include a deep dive on each of the following topics:

Last Year’s Trends. Which sectors saw the most funding and active investors in 2021? How did this compare with trends from academic institutions?
IPO Trends. What’s happening with the biotech public market in particular?
The (Re)Rise of Cleantech.
Other Resources. What are reliable investing trend resources you can follow?

Please send questions you have on startup financing trends in these areas to Kirsten Leute at kleute@oup.vc, or enter them when you register.

This webinar is open to all of OUP’s academic institution partners.

Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dGjkbsdoSryI_W5Pd20GjQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Panelists:

Ignite Innovation Acceleration – 2022 Spring Cycle Info Session #1
2022-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program and one of the three signature programs of Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market gap funding series. The program aims to advance Cornell University research innovations to the next inflection point (technical or commercial validation) towards commercialization.
Awarded projects receive up to $50,000. Funding is provided in form of grants to labs to advance inventions toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships.
Project applications are submitted by Cornell University research labs based on disclosed, active CTL inventions from Ithaca, Geneva, or Cornell Tech campuses.
Applications are being accepted through April 18, 2022.
Join the information session to learn more about the program series and the application process.

Pitch for the People Information Session #1
2022-03-30 19:00 - 21:00
Are you passionate about social impact? Do you have an idea that’s going to change the world?
“Pitch for the People” is a virtual pitch competition that allows Cornell students, staff, and faculty to present an idea poised to solve a social problem for funding of up to $2,500. The competition invites teams of 1-5 individuals from the Cornell community to propose a project or venture to better humanity or investigate an interesting research question Teams must include at least one member studying or conducting research in the humanities or social sciences.

Receive detailed feedback from a panel of industry professionals
Engage with like-minded students and grow your professional network
Receive funding and guidance to bring your social impact ideas to life

If you’re interested but have some questions, log in here to attend the first information session.

To enter the competition, teams must complete a short application to provide background information on their pitch and the problem they are trying to solve. Applications are due Friday, April 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Submit your Pitch for the People application here.

Alexandria in NYC: Overview + Breakfast
2022-04-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Bioventure eLab, 1157 York Avenue, New York, NY, NY, 10065, United States
Weill Cornell Medicine Enterprise Innovation is excited to welcome to campus representatives from Alexandria Real Estate Equities:
Jenna Foger – SVP, Science & Technology
Whitney Snider, MD MBA – VP, Science & Technology
Cat Donaldson, PhD MBA – Executive Director, Alexandria LaunchLabs at ACLS NYC
Michael Norsen, MBA – Head of Alexandria LaunchLabs at Columbia NYC

Alexandria has a strong track record of investing and delivering on building life science-centric real estate clusters in New York City for more than a decade. Over breakfast, the Alexandria team will introduce Alexandria’s mission and provide an overview of the types of support available to academic researchers and companies in the New York City life sciences ecosystem.
Register here for the in-person event.

Following the presentation, Alexandria representatives will be holding office hours to give you the opportunity to meet with the team one on one and garner informal feedback on your company creation ideas and activities. Sign-up here to reserve your slot!

Note: All attendees must be fully vaccinated and boosted against SARS-CoV-2 to attend the in-person event!

Ignite Innovation Acceleration – 2022 Spring Cycle Info Session #2
2022-04-08 12:00 - 13:00

Pitch for the People Information Session #2
2022-04-12 19:00 - 21:00
Are you passionate about social impact? Do you have an idea that’s going to change the world?
“Pitch for the People” is a virtual pitch competition that allows Cornell students, staff, and faculty to present an idea poised to solve a social problem for funding of up to $2,500. The competition invites teams of 1-5 individuals from the Cornell community to propose a project or venture to better humanity or investigate an interesting research question Teams must include at least one member studying or conducting research in the humanities or social sciences.

Receive detailed feedback from a panel of industry professionals
Engage with like-minded students and grow your professional network
Receive funding and guidance to bring your social impact ideas to life

If you’re interested but have some questions, come to the EHub, second floor, for an in-person information session on April 12 at 7 p.m. or join via Zoom by using this link.

To enter the competition, teams must complete a short application to provide background information on their pitch and the problem they are trying to solve. Applications are due Friday, April 15, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Submit your Pitch for the People application here.

CTL@WCM Office Hours with Brian Kelly
2022-04-14 14:00 - 16:00
CTL@WCM Virtual Office hours are open to all who wish to gain more information about the advancement of their patent filings. You will discuss technology venture projects in a one-on-one meeting with a Weill Cornell Business Development and Licensing Officer. Book your 30-minute session in advance using the Bookings link below.

April 14th office hours will be hosted by Brian Kelly, the Director of Technology Licensing at CTL, NYC office.

Brian manages a portfolio of inventions focusing on oncology, metabolic diseases, and endocrine disorders. Brian has primary responsibility for Biochemistry, Genetic Medicine, Pharmacology, Institute for IBD, and Dermatology. Register here.

IP Series #3: Successful Patent Applications--It’s All in the Timing
2022-04-20 12:00 - 13:00
The right to be granted a patent for a given invention lies with the first person to file a fully-supported patent application. However, rushing to the patent office does not necessarily lead to the best outcomes in patenting. Finding the perfect time to file a patent is a collaborative process between the inventor and CTL, discovering a time that is not too early or too late. In this third session of the IP Series, we will discuss real-life examples of practical considerations in invention disclosure timing, including enablement, written description, and prior art hazards in publishing scientific findings before patenting. Join us to consider the status of your research and successful timing.

Featuring:
Paul J. Roman, J.D., Ph.D. Partner, Johnson, Marcou, Issacs & Nix, LLC.
Carin R. Miller, J.D., Ph.D. Associate, Johnson, Marcou, Issacs & Nix, LLC.

Register here.

CTL@WCM Office Hours with Brian Kelly
2022-04-28 14:00 - 16:00
CTL@WCM Virtual Office hours are open to all who wish to gain more information about the advancement of their patent filings. You will discuss technology venture projects in a one-on-one meeting with a Weill Cornell Business Development and Licensing Officer. Book your 30-minute session in advance using the Bookings link below.

April 128th office hours will be hosted by Brian Kelly, the Director of Technology Licensing at CTL, NYC office.

Brian manages a portfolio of inventions focusing on oncology, metabolic diseases, and endocrine disorders. Brian has primary responsibility for Biochemistry, Genetic Medicine, Pharmacology, Institute for IBD, and Dermatology. Register here.

LLCs Versus Corporations as Startup Structures
2022-05-24 12:00 - 13:00
Quarles & Brady and OUP are pleased to invite you to a webinar on LLCs versus corporations as startup structures.

Join Mark Ehrmann and Jeff Fugal of Quarles & Brady LLP and Marc Singer and Beth Grafstrom of OUP for a discussion on the use of LLCs as a startup vehicle and the differences of using an LLC vs. a C Corp as the company structure.

The webinar will include a deep dive on each of the following topics:
• Governance and structural concerns of LLCs, including organizational documents, founders’ agreements, and management provisions
• Tax issues, including partnership provisions and conversion opportunities for LLCs
• Investor concerns on LLCs, particularly from the venture capital lens
• Accounting issues on tax and structure of LLCs vs. C Corporations
If you have any questions in advance that you would like for us to queue up for the panelists, please send them to Kirsten Leute at kleute@oup.vc

This webinar is open to all of OUP’s academic institution partners, Quarles & Brady LLP’s clients and network, and the broader entrepreneurial communities. The webinar will be recorded and available on YouTube within a week of the live version.

Register here.

CTL@WCM Special Panel on Drug Repurposing
2022-05-24 13:00 - 14:00
Can you teach an old drug new tricks? Recent successes in repositioning existing drugs – from esketamine for treatment-resistant depression to remdesivir – originally developed to treat hepatitis C, tested for Ebola before being approved as a treatment for COVID 19 – point to potential upsides. The challenges, however, are many: from challenging IP prospects to skeptical investors. We have assembled an expert panel to discuss with us the enticing shortcuts repurposing may offer, the pitfalls it brings, and how to develop strategies to overcome them.
Join us at the second virtual CTL@WCM Special Panel, where innovators, IP experts, and regulators gather to assess the landscape and talk about the opportunities.
Featured panelists:

Dr. Bruce Bloom, Chief Collaboration Officer, Healx
Eyal Barash, J.D., M.S, Founder of Barash Law
Valentyna Chebanova, Sr. Manager of Business Development at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals

Moderated by Lisa Placanica, Senior Managing Director, Center for Technology Licensing at Weill Cornell Medicine

Register here.

Social Science Innovation Series 2: The Broader Landscape Panel
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:00
Have you ever had an idea for turning the knowledge gained from your research into a business or a non-profit but wondered how to do It? Come join us for a series of conversations about how we can use social science innovation to help find solutions to the toughest challenges in society. We’ll help you explore and understand the possible paths and available Cornell structures to support your applications of innovation from academic research to improve cultural, financial, environmental, and social sustainability while achieving social impact and perhaps financial return.
This three-part Social Science Innovation Series in the spring semester of 2022 will engage in the exploration of opportunities offered in this thought-provoking field.
In a second session, the Broader Landscape, we have invited pioneers in social innovation will share their perspectives on innovation in the social sciences and their expectations and vision for the future of this growing area.
Featuring panelists

Moderated by Alice Li, Executive Director for the Center for Technology Licensing at Cornell.

Register here.

Ignite Innovation Acceleration - 2022 Spring Cycle Presentations
2022-05-26 08:00 - 12:00
