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CTL Practicum
Training and Education
Flagship internship program.
Ignite Cornell: Research Lab to Market
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A gap funding series that accelerates technology commercialization, venture creation, and growth.
Inclusive Programming & Resources
Diversity & Inclusion
Additional resources to support diverse innovators, from undergrad students to faculty.
Academic Business Development
Training and Education
A WCM course and training program where participants gain hands-on experience in academic technology transfer and business development.
External Funding Opportunities
Funding
From federal funding opportunities (SBIR, STTR, Activate) to corporate funding or call for proposals.

Historical Educational Programs

Pitch for the People

“Pitch for the People” is a virtual pitch competition that allows Cornell students, staff and faculty to present an idea that is poised to solve a social problem for funding of up to $2,000.

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Engagement and Learning

CTL provides year-round events and programs to educate and engage our stakeholders on technology transfer, licensing, venture processes, and commercialization.

Lab to Impact

IP and Commercialization Series

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Ignite Fellow for New Ventures Information Session #3

Online Webinar

One of the four signature programs of Ignite Cornell Research Lab to Market gap fund series. Launched in 2022, Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program funds and trains Ph.D. and...

Lab to Impact: Practical Insights Into Enablement

Online Webinar

Innovators seeking patents typically focus on proving their innovations’ patentability, novelty, and non-obviousness. However, the lesser-known enablement requirement rose to prominence after a 2023 Supreme Court ruling required patents to...

Ignite Connect 2025

We are delighted to extend an invitation for the Ignite Connect: Accelerating Impact, one of the new signature events of the Ignite Cornell Lab to Market program series. This virtual...