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About Cornell Research & Innovation

Cornell Research & Innovation advances Cornell scholarship, scientific discovery and research impact through technology translation.

Research & Innovation

  • advocates for Cornell researchers, working with external agencies, sponsors and government representatives;
  • provides research administrative support services across the Ithaca and Cornell Tech campuses;
  • coordinates shared research infrastructure, including open user facilities, laboratories, institutes and multidisciplinary research centers;
  • facilitates cross-college and cross-campus research initiatives; and
  • supports researchers and entrepreneurs as they bring scientific discoveries, technological innovations, medical advances and new products to the marketplace to benefit society.

In keeping with Cornell’s land grant mission, Research & Innovation fosters scientific advances and economic development in New York state and around the world by facilitating innovation, technology translation and entrepreneurship.