CATalyzing Research into Industry

CATalyzing Research into Industry is a focused, high-impact workshop that brings together Cornell faculty, trainees, and life science industry partners for a focused day of connection and collaboration designed to spark new collaborations, meet needs, accelerate translation, and turn shared interests into action.

Through curated matching, informal networking, and translational case discussions, participants will identify shared challenges, complementary expertise, and opportunities for partnership.

For Industry

Meet faculty open to collaboration, consulting, or sponsored researchExplore early-stage technologies and work-in-progress projectsBuild relationships within Cornell’s innovation ecosystemLearn about Cornell's Biotechnology Resource Center and other core facilities

For Faculty

Meet companies open to collaboration, consulting, or sponsored researchNavigate strategies for commercializing technology and securing fundingBuild relationships within New York’s innovation ecosystem and beyond

This workshop is organized by the Center for Life Science Enterprise, Cornell's NYSTAR-designated Center for Advanced Technology (CAT).

NYSTAR is the Division of Science, Technology and Innovation within Empire State Development (ESD), New York State’s largest economic development organization.