New York Defense Innovation Summit

RSVP The focus of this (virtual) summit will be on increasing the impact of NY startups, universities, and industry on Department of Defense missions by identifying strategic initiatives and partnerships that enhance collaboration across the community. Keynote Address (10am) U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Q&A facilitated by James Hendon, Commissioner, NYC Department of Veterans' Services Fireside Chat on Unicorn […]

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Ignition Grants

Ignition Grants are financial grants to assist Columbia University students in launching new businesses, social and not-for-profit ventures. Ignition Grants support the initial stages of early venture development from formation, IP protection, and incubation to building prototypes and creating proofs of concept. Teams must have at least one SEAS founding member to be eligible for […]

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NSIN Propel

Applications Technology companies new to the defense sector are now invited to apply to participate in NSIN Propel, a program delivered by Newlab, Decisive Point, and the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN). NSIN Propel program enables the development of next-generation applications of emerging dual-use technology for government and defense. Apply today. NSIN Propel is collaborating with the Air Force […]

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Third Thursday: Mix & Mingle End of Semester Social

RSVP Open to the entire Columbia community (including Barnard and Teachers College) Join your fellow entrepreneurs, alumni and current students for this special networking event. This is a chance to get to know your entrepreneurial community. Come with a question you need help with from fellow entrepreneurs and be prepared to offer your advice to […]

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Leading Creative Team Collaboration

Enroll today here. Program Overview Creativity is a necessary team capacity as organizations respond to change. This interactive program provides an overview of techniques that leverage the innate creative potential of your team. You will learn how to establish norms that promote well-tested creative behaviors like divergent thinking, associative thinking, and problem reframing. The program […]

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Virtual SBIR/STTR Intensive Workshop

Join Columbia Technology Ventures' live Virtual Classroom for an interactive, 2 day SBIR/STTR workshop, led by experts from BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting. The workshop will review the basics including program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. Then the workshop will provide proposal prep essentials of the NIH, NSF and DOE programs. In addition to […]

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Columbia-IBM Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency Showcase 2021

The Columbia-IBM Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency brings together cross-disciplinary teams to advance innovation in blockchain and data transparency and closely associated topics for the good of society that will drive new science and technology, develop thought leadership, and influence policy. Join the showcase to explore new topics, learn about upcoming initiatives, and celebrate […]

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Deadline: Dragonfly, bootcamp for first time womxn & non-binary founders

Impact America Fund and Silicon Valley Bank have launched applications for of our first, free, six-week annual bootcamp, Dragonfly, for first time womxn & non-binary founders. Dragonfly will provide you with tactical insights, best practices that can be immediately implemented within your business strategy and a valuable, strategic network. Upon completion of the Dragonfly, you will have developed a […]

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