Syracuse innovation ecosystem partner programs this spring

Join us for these exciting innovation ecosystem partner programs this spring.  Follow all CNY innovation events here:  https://uvc.org/syracuse/

INNOVATION & BIOTECH LUNCHEON:  POLICY UPDATES FACING THE INDUSTRY

Thursday, January 25, 2018; 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Location:  CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Featuring:  Kelly Ryan, Senior Director, State Advocacy at Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and Winthrop Thurlow, Executive Director, MedTech

Sponsored by New York Health Works and hosted by CNYBAC in partnership with J Strategies, Inc.

Registration is Required to Attend:  There is no cost to attend.

RSVP by Monday, January 22 to Minda Conroe at:  mconroe@jstrategiesinc.com

 

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING FOR SCIENTISTS AND RESEARCHERS – UNY I-CORP NODE
Wednesday, January 31, 2018; 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Location:  CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Featuring:  Shannon Theresa Sullivan, UNY iCorps Regional Director, Upstate New York (UNY) I-Corps Node

The I-Corps Node program is designed to prepare participants to innovate and create beyond the academic sphere. Each year, the Node recommends 20-30 teams to the National NSF program, where participants can receive $50K NSF funding; participating in a Short Course is an excellent way to get involved.

Hosted by CNYBAC in partnership with UNY I-Corps Node:  Cornell University, University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology

There is no cost to attend.  RSVP:  cnybac@upstate.edu.

 

CEO PRESENTS:  DR. ROBERT CORONA

Wednesday, February 14, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Location:  CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Featuring: Dr. Robert Corona, John B Henry Professor and Chair of Pathology, Chief Innovation Officer and Associate Dean for Academic and Industry Affairs at Upstate Medical University.  Dr. Corona will share his outlook on how Upstate Medical University is leading biotech business innovation, and why SUNY Upstate matters to the economic development of Central and Northern New York.

Sponsored by:  CenterState CEO

Cost:  $30.00 for CenterState CEO members (Upstate is a member of CenterState CEO)

Register at:  https://centerstateceonycoc.wliinc14.com/events/ceo-presents-dr-robert-corona-1532/register

 

MEDTECH MEETUP at INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Thursday, February 15, 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Location:  Institute for Human Performance, 505 Irving Ave., Syracuse (park at CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 E. Fayette St., 3 block walk from IHP)
Presentations by Quadrant Biosciences; Center for Global Health and Translational Science; Tours of Neuroscience Building and Concussion Management.  Reception to follow.

Sponsored by MedTech

Cost:  $35.00, Registration:  https://www.medtech.org/events/show/member-meetup-at-suny-upstate-medical-university-439

 

TRADEMARKS:  THE KEY TO COMMERCIALIZATION

Wednesday, March 28,3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Location:  CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 E. Fayette St., Syracuse

Featuring Craig Morris, Managing Attorney for Trademark Outreach, United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Topics include: process and issues related to trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names

Sponsored by Technology Commercialization Law Program of the Intellectual Property and Technology Institute, Syracuse College of Law and CNYBAC

There is no cost to attend, RSVP:  cnybac@upstate.edu