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 research
• Explore early-stage technologies and work-in-progress projects
• Build relationships within Cornell’s innovation ecosystem
• Learn about Cornell's Biotechnology Resource Center and other core facilities

For Faculty

• Meet companies open to collaboration, consulting, or sponsored research
• Navigate strategies for commercializing technology and securing funding
• Build 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.