The ABC's of SBIR/STTR Funding
2017-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Lerner Hall, Columbia University, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY, 10027, United States
Attend this free, two-hour program and learn how the federal SBIR/STTR programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. Learn about SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements, which of the eleven participating agencies best fits your technology, the differences between SBIR and STTR, and more.
REGISTER HERE

2018 ELabNYC Info Session
2017-09-14 12:00 - 13:00
OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS

Speaker:

Mary Howard, Andrea Westervelt, Andrew Kruegel

The Columbia Design Studio
Room 430 Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive
New York, NY

12:00pm

Register here

ELabNMBIYC is a six-month entrepreneurship training and business networking program for scientists and engineers to launch high potential biotech and health tech ventures from NYC research institutions.
Scientists and engineers, MDs and MBAs working with high potential technology based innovations can find themselves seeking business skills and custom business networks to help navigate the challenges of company formation and start up growth. ELabNYC teaches business skills and networks participants to start up resources. In teaching, we prepare our program participants for the startup world to confidently persevere through the on going challenges they will face. In networking, ELabNYC introduces participants to experts nationwide to navigate business issues in the technical and complex world of life science business.
Launched by New York City Economic Development Corporation, ELabNYC is supported by corporations committed to engage with and support NYC’s emerging life science community including: Lilly, Pfizer, Kaneka, Roche, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Microsoft, Goodwin Procter, EisnerAmper, Moses & Singer, Pryor Cashman, White and Williams, Cittone & Chinta and Target Health. The ELabNYC program is led by an experienced team of entrepreneur educators and coaches.
ELabNYC is starting its sixth application cycle, with a deadline of October 23, 2017. Program Manager, Mary Howard, will introduce the program and join ELabNYC alums and PI’s, Andrew Kruegel (ELabNYC 2016) and Andrea Westervelt (ELabNYC 2017), who will share their ELab experience and answer questions from the audience.

New Frontiers in Robotics: Bringing Imagination to Market
2017-10-19 08:00 - 13:00
OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS
A new showcase of Columbia’s groundbreaking advancements in the field of robotics! This half-day event will feature Columbia’s leading researchers in the robotics field, presenting their cutting-edge technologies relating to health, industrial automation, and artificial intelligence.

Patents, Licenses, and Science-based Startups: Tech Transfer at Columbia and Beyond
2018-03-14 16:30 - 18:30
OPEN TO ALL
Wednesday, March 14th
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Davis Auditorium – CEPSR Room 412
530 West 120th Street
Register here

About the Event: Each year, Columbia University researchers create over 400 scientific inventions, which turn into over 200 new patent applications, over 100 licenses to industry, and over 20 new IP-backed startups. These inventions eventually save and improve the lives of people around the world, and the revenue generated flows back to the inventors and university to help catalyze new research breakthroughs in the future. In this interactive presentation, Columbia Tech Ventures’ Executive Director Orin Herskowitz, will discuss how all of this happens at Columbia and our peer universities; the ways that modern universities are supporting the creation of new startups based on scientific research; and the challenges entrepreneurs and investors often face while bringing these new technologies to market.

About the Speaker: Orin Herskowitz, Executive Director, Columbia Technology Ventures; Senior Vice President for Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer

Orin Herskowitz is the Senior VP of Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer for Columbia University, as well as, Executive Director of Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV). He also is an Adjunct Professor, teaching an Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs course. He has served on boards or served as the Principle Investigator for a number of innovation and entrepreneurship-focused initiatives, including the NYC Media Lab, the PowerBridgeNY clean energy proof-of-concept center, the Columbia Coulter Translational Partnership, the NYC ACRE technology incubator, and Harlem Biospace; has been a peer reviewer for innovation and entrepreneurship awards for the National Science Foundation and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities; and is a frequent speaker at IP- and technology-focused events in NYC and across the country. He is a board member for the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit research, policy, and advocacy organization engaging policymakers in Washington and across the nation regarding the critical importance of entrepreneurs and start-ups to innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Orin is also an appointee to a two-year term on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE), a Federal committee that advises the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on issues related to accelerating innovation, enhancing entrepreneurship, and expanding workforce skill development.

Questions? Contact techventures@columbia.edu

Columbia BiomedX Pitch Day
2018-04-24 08:30 - 15:30
OPEN TO ALL
REGISTER HERE
April 24, 2018
8:30am – 3:30pm
Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
1130 Saint Nicholas Avenue
On Tuesday, April 24th, teams of Columbia engineers, clinicians, scientists and students working to bring cutting-edge biomedical technologies to market will pitch their envisioned technologies and business opportunities to a panel of judges and invited guests for potential commercialization support. Columbia BiomedX Pitch Day is the capstone event following a semester long “boot camp,” during which project teams explored two fundamental questions:

Does the envisioned product address a true unmet clinical need?
Is there a viable business opportunity? These are the same questions judges will have in mind as they select projects to fund.

Advanced registration is required. Learn more about Columbia BiomedX here.

Columbia Biomedical Device Design & Development Open House
2018-04-25 16:00 - 19:00
OPEN TO ALL
April 25, 2018
4:00 – 7:00pm
Vagelos Education Center – Milstein Lobby
104 Haven Ave
Please join Columbia BiomedX and the Department of Rehabilitation and Regenrative Medicine, for an open house showcasing some of the exciting biomedical device-related projects under development at Columbia. The event will feature demonstrations and highlights of biomedical technologies and an opportunity to establish connections to further enhance Columbia’s network of engineer-clinician teams working to develop groundbreaking innovative technologies capable of improving human health.
Who should attend?: Anyone interested in biomedical innovation in general and what it takes to move a device from the lab to the market; Those interested in surgical robotics, bedside imaging modalities, and rehab robotics in particular; Clinicians who have been nurturing an idea and want a better way to approach it and/or connect with someone who can help build an envisioned technology.
Hosts: Co-hosted by the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Columbia Biomedical Technology Accelerator (Columbia BiomedX), and Columbia Technology Ventures

VC Perspectives: “How VCs Evaluate Potential CEOs” and “Understanding Equity Economics as the Startup Grows”
2018-05-01 15:00 - 17:00
OPEN TO ALL
RSVP HERE
May 1, 2018
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Earl Hall – Columbia University

Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV) and venture investors Osage University Partners (OUP) invite you to join a free seminar on two topics: “The behind-the-scenes view on how VCs evaluate potential startup CEOS” and “Understanding the real economics of university startup formation”. Drawing from 25 years of venture capital experience, Osage University Partners (OUP) managing partner Marc Singer will take you through the CEO search process, how VCs evaluate potential entrepreneur, and some observations about drivers for long-term success as an entrepreneur.
The audience will assess mock candidate profiles and learn methods of diligence to choose the right leader for your startup. OUP principal John Lee will then take you step-by-step through the life of a company, illustrating the different types equity, the pros and cons of each equity type depending on different company outcomes, and the economic effect this has on founders’ shares. Data will be presented to support the conversation around founders’ equity, the right allocation between faculty vs. post docs vs. grad students, and how much equity one needs to give away to attract and keep your top talent. CTV’s Executive Director Orin Herskowitz will then lead a Q&A with both Marc and John to round out the afternoon.

Columbia University Opioid Symposium: Building New Collaborations Towards New Solutions
2018-06-22 10:30 - 16:00
The Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research is hosting a symposium to stimulate collaborations among researchers, industry partners and the community to advance new efforts to address the opioid crisis. The event will feature plenary speakers from local and national levels, a networking lunch, and concurrent sessions focused on the response from industry and community.
Register here.

XR Startup Bootcamp Info Session
2018-07-12 18:00 - 19:00
NYC Media Lab is seeking NYC university-based teams that endeavor to start new companies. The XR Startup Bootcamp will support teams working on VR/AR, voice technology and other future interfaces. The program will empower teams to adopt the “lean” startup method to search for and develop a business model for their startup concept. The program runs from September through November 2018 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Participating teams will receive mentorship from leading media and technology executives and investors from NYC Media Lab Member Companies and $10,000 in funding.
Program Eligibility: Faculty members, students (undergraduate and graduate), and/or existing startups affiliated with a NYC-based university are eligible to apply. Students who graduated in 2018 are eligible to apply.
To Register: Please email Amy Chen at amy.chen@nycmedialab.org

Venture Capital Funding 101
2018-07-17 16:00 - 18:00
When is the right time to look for VC funding? How do you get started? What are standard terms and processes? How do you prepare for the due diligence process? Join on July 17th to discuss the questions you’ve been wanting to ask if you are considering raising Venture Capital funding for your startup. Facilitator Chris Quintero will walk entrepreneurs through the basics of VC funding. Please submit questions for Chris here, no later than July 10 at 5pm.
PowerbridgeNY Office in Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive, Room 425
New York, NY
10025

Information Session: Lab-to-Market Accelerators | Life Sciences
2018-10-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join the information session at MORNINGSIDE, MUDD 343, 12pm-1pm.
BRINGING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE…
Moving cutting-edge university research out of the lab to benefit society
Accelerator programs aim to catalyze innovation via support to interdisciplinary engineer/scientist/clinician teams, with the goal of increasing the potential for private investment towards continued product development, clinical testing, and, ultimately, improved patient care and healthcare outcomes.
Selected teams work closely with business, legal and regulatory experts to define commercially-relevant hypotheses for research towards technical and business proof-of-concepts.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Project funding, education and support for interdisciplinary teams working to advance innovative ideas with the potential to positively impact health outcomes.
THERAPEUTICS / DRUG DEVELOPMENT
Accelerating Cancer Therapeutics | ACT
Translational Therapeutics Resource | TRx
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES / DEVICES
Biomedical Technology Accelerator | BiomedX (formerly Columbia-Coulter)

Immigration 101 for Entrepreneurs and Startups
2018-10-10 13:00 - 15:00
OPEN TO ALL COLUMBIANS
RSVP HERE
On Wednesday October 10th at 1:00 PM, please join Columbia Lab-to-Market Accelerator Network (L2M) and Najia Khalid, Co-chair of Wiggin and Dana’s Immigration and Nationality Law and Compliance Practice Group, for an in-depth workshop on immigration law essentials for entrepreneurs and startups. Whether you are looking to work or hire in the United States, this training will provide an overview of immigration topics including tips on how to read, navigate, and evaluate financial documents, which are fundamental to various employment-based immigration cases. Food and refreshments will be served!

Information Session: Lab-to-Market Accelerators | Life Sciences
2018-10-11 10:00 - 11:00
Join the information session at Columbia University Medical Center, 622 W 168th Street, PH10-204 (Conf Room)
BRINGING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE…
Moving cutting-edge university research out of the lab to benefit society
Accelerator programs aim to catalyze innovation via support to interdisciplinary engineer/scientist/clinician teams, with the goal of increasing the potential for private investment towards continued product development, clinical testing, and, ultimately, improved patient care and healthcare outcomes.
Selected teams work closely with business, legal and regulatory experts to define commercially-relevant hypotheses for research towards technical and business proof-of-concepts.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Project funding, education and support for interdisciplinary teams working to advance innovative ideas with the potential to positively impact health outcomes.
THERAPEUTICS / DRUG DEVELOPMENT
Accelerating Cancer Therapeutics | ACT
Translational Therapeutics Resource | TRx
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES / DEVICES
Biomedical Technology Accelerator | BiomedX (formerly Columbia-Coulter)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Pre-proposals for Lab-to-Market Accelerators | Life Sciences
2018-11-15
BRINGING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE…
Moving cutting-edge university research out of the lab to benefit society
Accelerator programs aim to catalyze innovation via support to interdisciplinary engineer / scientist / clinician teams, with the goal of increasing the potential for private investment towards continued product development, clinical testing, and, ultimately, improved patient care and healthcare outcomes.
Selected teams work closely with business, legal and regulatory experts to define commercially-relevant hypotheses for research towards technical and business proof-of-concepts.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Project funding, education and support for interdisciplinary teams working to advance innovative ideas with the potential to positively impact health outcomes.
THERAPEUTICS / DRUG DEVELOPMENT
Accelerating Cancer Therapeutics | ACT
Translational Therapeutics Resource | TRx
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES / DEVICES
Biomedical Technology Accelerator | BiomedX (formerly Columbia-Coulter)

2018 CleanTech Innovation Showcase
2018-11-19 09:00 - 16:30
OPEN TO ALL
RSVP HERE
You’re invited to the 2018 CleanTech Innovation Showcase hosted by Columbia Technology Ventures, Columbia Engineering, the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and the Earth Institute at Columbia University. This inaugural event will highlight advancements by Columbia researchers in clean technology including waste conversion, fuel production, wastewater treatment, sustainable energy storage and batteries, environmental microbiology, data analytics, and smart cities. Please join us for a day of in-depth panel discussions, presentations, and startup pitches.

Columbia Welcomes USPTO Director Iancu
2018-11-29 12:10 - 13:30
OPEN TO ALL
RSVP HERE
Thursday, November 29, 2018, the new Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Andrei Iancu will be visiting Columbia University. From 12:10 – 1:30 pm, Director Iancu will be hosting a discussion on intellectual property, the importance of patents throughout U.S. history to corporate and startup innovation, and the recent and upcoming changes to the U.S. patent system. Co-hosted by Columbia Law School, Columbia Business School, Columbia Technology Ventures, the Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Columbia School of Public and International Affairs, this event is open to students, faculty, and the public.

Columbia Women Inventors Network - Golden Seeds Info Session
2018-12-03 12:00 - 14:00
OPEN TO ALL
RSVP HERE
About Golden Seeds
It is well documented: Women are starting businesses at record levels, with the ideas, skills and talents to build great companies. But like all early-stage entrepreneurs, they need capital to fuel their growth. Golden Seeds, one of the nation’s largest and most active investment groups, focuses squarely on this high-potential segment.

Our investment thesis rests on the extensive research that concludes that gender diverse teams produce better return on equity. By seeking companies where women hold leadership positions and own substantial equity, we are funding companies that are likely to have diverse perspectives that will contribute to ultimate success.
Since 2005, Golden Seeds’ members – today over 280 strong – along with its venture funds, have invested over $100 million in nearly 150 women-led enterprises. Golden Seeds has active chapters in New York City, Boston, Silicon Valley, Atlanta, Dallas and Houston – and active members throughout the country.

Immigration 101 for Entrepreneurs and Startups
2019-02-20 12:30 - 13:30
This workshop will cover immigration law essentials for entrepreneurs and startups. Presenter Najia Khalid will provide an overview of immigration topics including how to read, navigate, and evaluate financial documents, which are critical to various employment-based immigration cases.

The Columbia | IBM Blockchain Accelerator Demo Day
2019-03-06 09:00 - 13:00
OPEN TO ALL
REGISTER HERE

The Columbia | IBM Blockchain Accelerator Demo Day, coming up onWednesday, March 6th in NYC from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm! The event will be held at AppNexus at 28 W 23rd St in Manhattan, and will feature pitches from each of the NETWORK program companies.
Each company will announce their Blockchain network and highlight key developments that have occurred throughout the 8-week program. You can see an overview of all teams here.

Application Deadline: Columbia IBM Blockchain Accelerator LAUNCH Program
2019-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
Find out more on the program information page, and the direct application link.

About
LAUNCH is a pre-seed accelerator for founders to explore their blockchain concepts and turn them into reality. The program, operated by Columbia’s Lab-to-Market Accelerator Network, is the 8th technology accelerator launched by Columbia University in the past 5 years. The 10-week program began on March 14th and will culminate with a demo day on May 17th.

Program Benefits
Network Convening & Business Support:

Lean Launchpad methodologies to test business hypothesis and define an MVP, implemented by Columbia’s Lab-to-Market Accelerator Network
Exposure to network of industry, technical, and business mentors focused on innovation and blockchain
Specialized sessions on legal, compliance, governance, and securities-related aspects of tokenization
Storytelling clinics to refine final pitch presentation at demo day

Technical/Research Support:

Design Thinking sessions with IBM certified designers to develop a blockchain MVP
Technical mentorship from IBM Blockchain architects

Additional Support:

Access to exclusive benefits and discounts to help build and launch a team, including $120K of free IBM cloud credits for IBM Blockchain Platform and IBM cloud services
Connection to the diverse Columbia University research community, which includes research labs for technology access and student talent pools
Connecting blockchain and other emerging technologies (e.g., AI, quantum computing, cloud, etc.)

BiomedX Pitch Day
2019-05-01 08:30 - 13:00
OPEN TO ALL
RSVP HERE

May 1st, 8:30a – 1:00p
Columbia University – Davis Auditorium, 530 W 120th St Manhattan, NY 10027
RSVP: https://biomedxpitch.splashthat.com/
On Wednesday, May 1st, teams of Columbia University scientists, engineers, clinicians, and students, will pitch their envisioned technologies and business opportunities to a panel of judges and invited guests for potential commercialization support. This is the culminating event of a semester long technology commercialization “bootcamp” during which teams have been working to develop their cutting-edge biomedical technologies and research from the lab and into the market.
Each team will convey their findings on the following fundamental questions to a panel of judges and industry experts:

Does the envisioned product address a true unmet clinical need?
Is there a viable business opportunity?

Join for the final event of this exciting program. Food and refreshments will be served.

The Columbia | IBM Blockchain Accelerator Launch Program Demo Day
2019-05-17 09:00 - 12:00
Join CTV for the culminating event of the LAUNCH Blockchain Accelerator program, showcasing innovative blockchain applications developed by its cohort teams. Each team will present their startup concept and progress made over the 10-week program.
Find out more here.

Information Session: Columbia Life Science Accelerators: Lab-to-Market Programs
2019-09-26 12:00 - 13:00
Open to Columbia faculty.
Apply here.
This information session is being held on the Morningside Campus.

The Columbia Life Science Accelerators: Lab-to-Market Programs are now accepting pre-proposal applications for their 2019-2020 awards cycle. APPLY HERE by Monday, November 4th at 5 PM.
These programs help translate cutting-edge faculty-led university research out of the lab through project funding, education, and support for interdisciplinary teams working to advance innovative ideas with the potential to positively impact health outcomes.
The three core accelerators are centered around:
Therapeutics/Drug Development

Accelerating Cancer Therapeutics | ACT

www.cancer.columbia.edu | act@cumc.columbia.edu

Translational Therapeutics Resource | TRx

www.irvinginstitute.columbia.edu | TRxResource@columbia.edu
Medical Devices/Technologies/Software

Biomedical Technology Accelerator | BiomedX (formerly Columbia-Coulter Program)

www.ColumbiaBioMedX.com | BiomedX@columbia.edu
To learn more, we invite you to REGISTER HERE for one of the following upcoming informational sessions hosted at various locations throughout Columbia.
Morningside:

Thurs 9/26 12-1pm: BME Conference Room, Engineering Terrace, Rm 353

CUIMC:

Thurs 10/3 10-11am: CUIMC Irving Institute Auditorium Room PH 10-204
Thurs 10/17 12-1pm: CUIMC Cancer Center Auditorium

Information Session: Columbia Life Science Accelerators
2019-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2019-10-17 12:00 - 13:00
Open to Columbia faculty.
Apply here.
This information session is being held on the CUIMC Campus.

The Columbia Life Science Accelerators: Lab-to-Market Programs are now accepting pre-proposal applications for their 2019-2020 awards cycle. APPLY HERE by Monday, November 4th at 5 PM.
These programs help translate cutting-edge faculty-led university research out of the lab through project funding, education, and support for interdisciplinary teams working to advance innovative ideas with the potential to positively impact health outcomes.
The three core accelerators are centered around:
Therapeutics/Drug Development

Accelerating Cancer Therapeutics | ACT

www.cancer.columbia.edu | act@cumc.columbia.edu

Translational Therapeutics Resource | TRx

www.irvinginstitute.columbia.edu | TRxResource@columbia.edu
Medical Devices/Technologies/Software

Biomedical Technology Accelerator | BiomedX (formerly Columbia-Coulter Program)

www.ColumbiaBioMedX.com | BiomedX@columbia.edu
To learn more, we invite you to REGISTER HERE for one of the following upcoming informational sessions hosted at various locations throughout Columbia.
Morningside:

Thurs 9/26 12-1pm: BME Conference Room, Engineering Terrace, Rm 353

CUIMC:

Thurs 10/3 10-11am: CUIMC Irving Institute Auditorium Room PH 10-204
Thurs 10/17 12-1pm: CUIMC Cancer Center Auditorium

Columbia Nano Day
2019-10-29
Open to Columbia Faculty.
RSVP here.

Learn how you can use and leverage the Columbia Nano Labs! Columbia Nano Day is an unparalleled opportunity to hear about the innovative and high-impact research conducted by its faculty and industrial users, and learn of new opportunities for becoming engaged and involved. Register here.

SBIR/STTR Workshop
2020-05-12 09:00 - 16:30
Register here.
Stony Brook University, in partnership with Columbia Technology Ventures, is hosting an interactive, two-day SBIR/STTR workshop led by experts from BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting. In addition to obtaining up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, you’ll take a deep dive into the differences between SBIR and STTR, review how to prepare an SBIR proposal for NIH, DoE, NSF and DoD, and how to avoid common pitfalls. The workshop will be conducted in a virtual SBIR Classroom that allows you to interact directly with instructors and have your specific questions answered. This event is free to attend, but registration is required.

SBIR/STTR Virtual Workshop
2020-10-21 - 2020-10-22
REGISTER
Columbia Tech Ventures, in partnership with Stony Brook University, is inviting you to join the live Virtual Classroom for an interactive, 1.5 day SBIR/STTR workshop. Led by experts from BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, the session will review key basics, including program purpose, eligibility, and sources of funding. The general overview will be combined with proposal prep essentials of the NIH and NSF programs.

Columbia | IBM Launch Accelerator
2020-11-20
APPLY HERE
Are you an early-stage team developing innovative solutions in data transparency, big data, AI/ML, blockchain, or a related field in Deep Tech? Apply now to the 2020-2021 cohort of The Columbia | IBM Launch Accelerator, a pre-seed program for early-stage ventures affiliated with NYC-based academic institutions. This non-dilutive program focuses on building and scaling successful companies through early-stage funding, in-depth education, mentorship, and business model design.

2021 Columbia | IBM Launch Accelerator Virtual Demo Day
2021-04-23 10:00 - 13:00
RSVP here

You’re invited to the 2021 Columbia | IBM LAUNCH Accelerator Virtual Demo Day on Friday, April 23rd from 10AM – 1PM EST! The cohort of 9 early-stage teams are focused on a wide range of deep tech applications and have made incredible progress over the 12-week educational bootcamp leading up to this culminating event. The virtual session will feature pitches from each cohort team and a keynote address from the Chief Technology Officer of Global Industries, IBM Global Markets, Dr. Mahmoud Naghshineh.
