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SUMMARY:Attend an Information Session: Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:Applications Open for the Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator \nSpend Summer 2026 Working on Your Startup! \nOpen to graduate student-led teams from the SC Johnson College of Business\, the Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator is a 10-week summer intensive featuring hands-on entrepreneurship training\, networking opportunities\, and one-on-one mentorship from Entrepreneurs in Residence. \nThe program will begin in May and conclude with a Demo Day pitch event in August. Outside of required virtual programming on Tuesdays\, a kickoff weekend in Ithaca and a networking trek to New York City\, participants can work on their startups and meet with mentors on their own schedule. \nJSSA applications close March 22\, 2026. Apply now: https://bit.ly/JSSA26 \nCurious if the program is for you? Attend a virtual information session to learn more: \nTuesday\, February 3\, 2026 | 5 – 5:30 PM ET | Virtual \nTuesday\, March 3\, 2026 | 5 – 5:30 PM ET | Virtual \nThe Professor Vrinda Kadiyali Student Entrepreneur Fund provides $10K stipends to MBA students so they can focus on their startups full time while participating in the Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator. First-year MBA students who are enrolled in the two-year residential program and have applied to JSSA are eligible for this opportunity\, and they will be evaluated for the award by a committee under the administration of the Dean. Apply for the Vrinda Kadiyali Student Entrepreneur Fund. Apply by March 3\, 2026 for consideration.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/attend-an-information-session-johnson-summer-startup-accelerator-2/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Rev Content Session: Filing Deadlines\, Tax\, and Regulatory Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Stay ahead of the paperwork that too often slips through the cracks. Join us for an informative session with Founder Nate Cook\, Founder of Klausner Cook PLLC\, a Corporate\, Real Estate\, and Intellectual Property Law Practice\, and Tom D’Alessandro\, Tax Department Head at Sciarabba Walker & Co.\, LLP\, who will break down the essential filing deadlines\, tax requirements\, and regulatory obligations every startup should have on their radar. \nWhether you’re unsure about what you might be missing or simply want to confirm you’re on the right track\, this session clarifies financial and legal responsibilities you may not know about. \nPerfect for founders looking to stay compliant\, RSVP today!
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/rev-content-session-filing-deadlines-tax-and-regulatory-obligations/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T113000
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SUMMARY:NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York Information Session: Exploring Engine GUARDIAN and the Supply Chain Risk Assessment AI Agent
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore two groundbreaking tools developed by the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York – Engine GUARDIAN and the Supply Chain Risk Assessment AI Agent -designed to strengthen and accelerate the regional energy storage ecosystem. \nWith funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF)\, Cornell and a group of institutional partners have created the NSF Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York to advance energy storage technology and boost large capacity battery manufacturing in upstate New York. \nEngine GUARDIAN helps energy storage companies identify and mitigate supply chain and national security risks\, while the Supply Chain Risk Assessment AI Agent provides intelligent\, real-time insights and resources from a powerful database to support energy storage companies\, researchers\, students\, and others with decision-making and resilience. \nThis session will demonstrate how these tools work\, outline who can benefit\, and share how researchers\, startups\, and manufacturers can leverage them to enhance their operations and competitiveness. \nResearchers\, entrepreneurs\, and industry partners are encouraged to attend to learn how these innovations can support their energy storage and/or battery technology and expand opportunities in the energy storage sector. You must register for the event to receive the link to join the session.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/nsf-energy-storage-engine-in-upstate-new-york-information-session-exploring-engine-guardian-and-the-supply-chain-risk-assessment-ai-agent/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T080000
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SUMMARY:2nd Global Summit on Materials Science and Nanoscience (MATERIALS2026)
DESCRIPTION:Research Connects cordially invites you to 2nd Global Summit on Materials Science and Nanoscience which is going to be held in Prague\, Czech Republic during July 20-21\, 2026. \n 
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/2nd-global-summit-on-materials-science-and-nanoscience-materials2026-2/
LOCATION:Prague\, Czech Republic\, Prague\, Czech Republic\, Prague\, AK\, 10100\, Czech Republic
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SUMMARY:Cornell Creators Market
DESCRIPTION:Student companies focused on consumer products will be “vending” their goods!
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/cornell-creators-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T170000
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SUMMARY:Applications open for Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Ph.D.s and Postdocs - Info Session Nov 4.
DESCRIPTION:Are you a researcher looking to make an impact through innovation? Explore technology commercialization through Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Ph.D.s and Postdocs\, a program that empowers researchers to bring innovations to market and overcome the challenges of leading a technology-based business. \nThis program combines a proven entrepreneurship curriculum with a focus on leadership development and empowerment. Content will be delivered at two full-day\, on-campus weekend workshops in Spring 2026: \nWorkshop 1 in January will focus on fostering entrepreneurial skills and community-building with the cohort \nWorkshop 2 in February will focus on fundraising\, operations\, and next steps \nParticipants will finish the program equipped to take the next steps in their entrepreneurship journeys. All students at Cornell conducting research at the graduate level and higher are welcome to apply by November 20\, 2025. \nTo learn more before submitting your application\, attend a virtual information session on Tuesday\, November 4 at 4 p.m. ET.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/applications-open-for-introduction-to-entrepreneurship-for-ph-d-s-and-postdocs-info-session-nov-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T133000
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SUMMARY:Smart Hospitality: The Human - AI Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Join our expert panel to discover how to navigate the future of hospitality strategically\, leveraging technology to create a more efficient and personalized experience while preserving the industry’s essential human touch.\nSpeakers include:\n• Christina McDowell\, PhD\, SC Johnson College of Business\n• Krishna Sasank Talasila ’14\, Co-Founder & CIO\, Stayflexi\n• Ashwin Kamlani\, MMH ’03\, Founder & CEO\, Hyperfunnel\n• Ira Vouk\, Hospitality Consultant & Author\, Hospitality 2.0 Consulting\nWhat you’ll learn:\n• Which customer segments are most receptive to AI and which prefer human interaction\n• How AI is enhancing jobs that require creativity and guest relations and where it may replace routine\, transactional tasks\n• Strategic approaches to adopting AI that maintain the essential human element\n• New career paths and upskilling opportunities for the hospitality workforce
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/smart-hospitality-the-human-ai-partnership/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T213000
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SUMMARY:Gorges Ventures Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Gorges Ventures (Founded by Cornell Johnson MBA ’25 Alums) will be hosting our 2nd annual happy hour on Thursday November 13\, 2025 for Cornell founders\, Cornell aspiring entrepreneurs\, and Cornelians interested in the VC and startup ecosystem. \nRSVP here: https://luma.com/30k8gwew
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/gorges-ventures-happy-hour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112
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SUMMARY:Grow-NY Food & Ag Summit
DESCRIPTION:We have created a unique discount code just for eShip at Cornell\, Register with the promo code “ESHIPCORNELL” for $10 off your registration. \n  \nThe Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit is a two-day event showcasing food and ag innovations that have the power to change the path of the industry. The event will take place at the Hotel Canandaigua in Canandaigua\, New York and will be streamed virtually. \n  \nWitness the top 20 food and ag startups from around the world as they pitch their innovations for the chance to win up to $1 million\, gain insight from industry thought leaders through panels and fireside chats\, and network with an array of ecosystem players in collaborative roundtable discussions. \n  \nRegister for the Grow-NY Summit here. Offered in person and virtually\, the Grow-NY Summit welcomes everyone with a passion for tackling the challenges facing our agrifood system\, including startups\, companies\, investors\, resource providers\, researchers\, entrepreneurs\, farmers\, students\, and anyone in between. \n  \nThe Grow-NY competition is funded by Empire State Development and administered by Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement\, a division of Research and Innovation. \n  \nHave questions? Contact grow-ny@cornell.edu.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/grow-ny-food-ag-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
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SUMMARY:Food Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S NEXT ON THE FOOD FRONTIER?\n\n\nThe world population is expected to exceed 9 billion by the middle of this century. Nearly a billion people around the world currently suffer from hunger and poor nutrition. Major changes to food production\, processing\, and distribution systems are needed to ensure people everywhere have access to safe\, sufficient\, affordable\, and nutritious food. \n\nThe transformation of global food systems will rely on the combined expertise\, vision\, experience\, and commitment of researchers\, educators\, entrepreneurs\, and consumers as well as industry practitioners working collectively to catalyze new ideas\, drive innovation\, and motivate change. Skills and knowledge from food scientists\, nutritionists\, engineers\, social scientists\, manufacturers\, and more are needed to foster solution-oriented scientific discoveries to advance our transformative goals.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/food-hackathon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T090000
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CREATED:20251029T185125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T185125Z
UID:10000027-1762333200-1762336800@eship.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat with Grace Van Hollebeke ’19 and Tom Botts\, P’26 - Innovation at the Intersection of Travel\, Technology\, and Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a coffee chat exploring the future of travel\, technology\, and hospitality with entrepreneurs Grace Van Hollebeke and Tom Botts! Grace and Tom will discuss how technology is reshaping the travel and hospitality landscape—from revolutionizing payments and distribution\, to staffing\, streamlining operations\, and reimaging the guest experience. This conversation will offer valuable perspectives on the opportunities and challenges at the intersection of travel\, technology\, and hospitality experiences. \nLight refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/coffee-chat-with-grace-van-hollebeke-19-and-tom-botts-p26-innovation-at-the-intersection-of-travel-technology-and-hospitality/
LOCATION:189 Statler Hall Tower\, 189 Statler Hall\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14853\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T212835Z
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SUMMARY:Applications open for Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Ph.D.s and Postdocs – Info Session Nov 4.
DESCRIPTION:Applications open for Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Ph.D.s and Postdocs\nAttend an information session Nov. 4 | Apply by Nov. 20 \nAre you a researcher looking to make an impact through innovation? Explore technology commercialization through Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Ph.D.s and Postdocs\, a program that empowers researchers to bring innovations to market and overcome the challenges of leading a technology-based business. \nThis program combines a proven entrepreneurship curriculum with a focus on leadership development and empowerment. Content will be delivered at two full-day\, on-campus weekend workshops in Spring 2026: \nWorkshop 1 in January will focus on fostering entrepreneurial skills and community-building with the cohort \nWorkshop 2 in February will focus on fundraising\, operations\, and next steps \nParticipants will finish the program equipped to take the next steps in their entrepreneurship journeys. All students at Cornell conducting research at the graduate level and higher are welcome to apply by November 20\, 2025. \nTo learn more before submitting your application\, attend a virtual information session on Tuesday\, November 4 at 4 p.m. ET.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/applications-open-for-introduction-to-entrepreneurship-for-ph-d-s-and-postdocs-info-session-nov-4-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20250929T181502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T123921Z
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SUMMARY:Eclectic Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurship at Cornell hosts an event in New York City featuring speakers who are inspiring\, entrepreneurial role models. Don’t miss your chance to listen to amazing speakers\, network with fellow Cornellians\, students and business executives\, and watch some of Cornell’s awesome startups pitch their businesses \nDuring the networking breaks\, you will have a chance to meet and mingle with enthusiastic attendees including faculty and alumni – many of whom are active entrepreneurs\, venture capitalists and angel investors.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/eclectic-convergence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20251027T142953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T143527Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Hours
DESCRIPTION:Startup Hours is a student-run event supported by most of the entrepreneurship groups on campus where you can come by to work on your projects\, meet with VCs and mentors for funding\, find out about startup resources\, and catch up with other builders and early-stage investors. \nWe will have free Dos Amigos catering for the event – please fill out this form by 5pm Wednesday so we have a proper headcount.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/startup-hours-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T203000
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SUMMARY:Cornell Entrepreneurship Showcase: Student Pitches & Venture Panel
DESCRIPTION:Experience the best of Cornell entrepreneurship in the Big Apple! Alumni\, mentors\, and friends of Big Red Ventures\, eLab\, BioVenture eLab\, and Runway Startup Postdoc are invited to the annual NYC networking celebration. Top student startups will pitch their businesses\, and Cornell’s student-run venture fund will host a venture capital panel. \n  \nBig Red Ventures Fund Managers will lead a discussion with venture capitalists on what makes a business “venture backable.” eLab’s newest cohort will pitch their innovative business ideas after a semester of refining their strategies\, alongside pitches from the Runway Startup Postdoc Program and BioVenture eLab. \n  \nNetwork with entrepreneurs and investors from NYC and beyond while enjoying complimentary food and beverages. This event is open to alumni\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and friends. RSVP to secure your spot.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/cornell-entrepreneurship-showcase-student-pitches-venture-panel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20251003T190554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T190554Z
UID:10000019-1761739200-1761744600@eship.cornell.edu
SUMMARY:Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) Lab to Impact Series: From Idea to Prototyping and Design in Medical Devices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic panel exploring the critical role of prototyping in medical device development. Whether you’re navigating early-stage innovation or scaling within a global enterprise\, this session offers valuable perspectives. Moderated by Donna Rounds\, PhD\, Associate Director of Business Development and Licensing\, CTL at Weill Cornell Medicine\, the panelists include Audrey Beckman\, a seasoned executive with 35+ years of experience in leadership roles in medical device product design and Mohammed Fouda\, MD\, a clinician-innovator from Weill Cornell Medicine developing a novel medical device.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/center-for-technology-licensing-ctl-lab-to-impact-series-from-idea-to-prototyping-and-design-in-medical-devices/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20251003T184447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T184507Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Legacy of Cornell Women
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, join Entrepreneurship at Cornell\, the Cornell Entrepreneur Network\, and the President’s Council of Cornell Women in celebrating the history and legacy of Cornell women. \nYou’ll enjoy brunch\, networking opportunities with fellow Cornellians\, and a presentation from de facto university historian Corey Earle ’07 on some of Cornell’s most notable (and entrepreneurial!) women.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/celebrating-the-legacy-of-cornell-women/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20251010T184108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T184124Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Great Value Propositions
DESCRIPTION:Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Great Value Propositions \nThursday\, October 23 | 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET | Online \nYour value proposition communicates the unique benefits your product or service provides customers\, especially compared to your competitors. A successful entrepreneur builds their business strategy around an excellent value proposition\, attracting customers and investors by proving their product-market fit. \nHow do you create a compelling value proposition? As a participant in [INSERT PROGRAM NAME]\, you’re invited to attend this free workshop to find out! \nModerated by Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence Brad Treat\, the panel discussion will feature:\nSusan Fleming\, Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence and former senior lecturer in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration\nAmy Cheney\, Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence\nPeter Mintun\, Associate at ARCH Venture Partners \nRegister now: https://bit.ly/GreatValuePropositions \nThis workshop is part of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Series presented by Cornell’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement and powered by the SC Johnson College of Business. Designed to explore the entrepreneurial journey from ideation to operation\, the series is open to any Cornellian with a vision for a startup\, including researchers\, faculty\, doctoral students\, graduate students\, and undergraduates across Cornell’s campuses. \nTo view all upcoming workshops for the 2025-26 academic year and register\, please visit https://bit.ly/CornellEntrepreneurSeries.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/innovation-entrepreneurship-workshop-great-value-propositions/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
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SUMMARY:Great Value Propositions
DESCRIPTION:Your value proposition communicates the unique benefits your product or service provides customers\, especially compared to your competitors. A successful entrepreneur builds their business strategy around an excellent value proposition\, attracting customers and investors by proving their product-market fit. \nHow do you create a compelling value proposition? Attend this free workshop to find out! \nModerated by Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence Brad Treat\, the panel discussion will feature: \n\nSusan Fleming\, Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence and former senior lecturer in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration\nAmy Cheney\, Senior Vice President\, Enterprise Sales at Dataminr\nPeter Mintun\, Associate at ARCH Venture Partners
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/great-value-propositions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20250929T182346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T182346Z
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference will feature a lineup of industry thought leaders. Join us for a series of one-on-one interviews\, exciting keynote speakers\, and panel discussions with some of the industry’s most highly regarded visionaries. Our speakers will provide insight into ever-changing trends\, ongoing disruption\, and the future of the real estate industry.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/43rd-annual-cornell-real-estate-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Hilton and the Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship are partnering at Cornell to bring you the 2025 Hospitality Hackathon \nThe guest experience is at the core of the hospitality industry. Technology can be a tool used to enhance exceptional experiences. This year’s event will dive into the guest’s digital experience and how these tools can be used to drive engagement and satisfaction. \n**Previous hacking experience is not required. Don’t have a team? No problem! During registration you can indicate that you are looking for a team and seek out others that are as well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNot sure if this Hackathon is right for you? We encourage all students with interests and skill sets in any of the categories below to participate! \n\nHospitality: Students with an interest or background in hospitality/business and guest services.\nData Analytics & Visualization: Students with a passion for dissecting data and thinking analytically to help solve problems. Also including the ability to display data and trends in a succinct way to communicate big ideas.\nCustomer Experience: Students with a passion for creating differentiated experiences for guests and customers of all types\nMarket Research: Students interested in consumer demographic research and analysis.\nInnovation & Creativity: Students who are generally passionate about innovation and have a creative mindset.\nPresentation/Storytelling: Students who are skilled presenters and storytellers and not afraid of public speaking.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/hospitality-hackathon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
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SUMMARY:Startup Hours
DESCRIPTION:Startup Hours is a student-run event supported by most of the entrepreneurship groups on campus where you can come by to work on your projects\, meet with VCs and mentors for funding\, find out about startup resources\, and catch up with other builders and early-stage investors. \nThis week\, we are hosting a special speaker with ENT. Dr. Jonathan Rich has had a 40+ year career in industrial and technology companies. He is the retired CEO and chairman of Berry Global\, a Fortune 500 packaging company. He was also the CEO and chairman of Lumileds\, a leading global producer of light emitting diode semiconductors\, and president and CEO at Momentive\, a specialty chemical company headquartered in Albany NY from 2007 to 2010. He currently serves as an advisor to Apollo Global Management and is a board member of Novolex LLC\, a current portfolio company. He also is a member of the Red Bear Angels investment group where he has invested in several Cornell related startup companies. \nWe will have free Dos Amigos catering for the event – please fill out this form by 5pm Wednesday so we have a proper headcount.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/startup-hours-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
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SUMMARY:Networking@Rev: Food and Agriculture Innovations
DESCRIPTION:Discover the latest innovations from food and ag startups with insights into sustainable farming and cutting-edge food tech. \n  \nJoin Jenn Smith\, Director of Food & Ag Innovation Programs at the Center for Regional Economic Advancement\, Todd Schmit\, Faculty Director of the Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program\, and Maureen Ballatori\, Founder and CEO of Agency 29\, a creative agency for food\, beverage\, and agriculture brands\, for a fireside chat about agriculture innovation as a strategy for economic development. After the discussion\, enjoy elevator pitches and tabling by top food and ag startups from New York State. \n  \nNetwork with 2025 Grow-NY Food & Ag Business Competition finalists and Rev member Agritech startups. Connect with innovators\, collaborate\, and explore opportunities within Rev: Ithaca Startup Works’ entrepreneurial ecosystem while staying up to date with the food and agriculture sector.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/networkingrev-food-and-agriculture-innovations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T124500
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20250929T195956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T195956Z
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SUMMARY:NSF I-Corps Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you a STEM researcher interested in making an impact with your technology innovation? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program can provide you with professional training\, mentoring\, and up to $50\,000 in funding for customer discovery. \n  \nHosted by the Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub (IN I-Corps)\, the virtual NSF I-Corps Information Session on Wednesday\, October 8 (12:00 – 12:45 p.m. ET) is designed for busy graduate students\, postdocs\, and faculty interested in learning more about I-Corps regional and national programming. NSF I-Corps instructors and alumni will be in attendance to share their experience and answer questions. \n  \nThe NSF created I-Corps (Innovation Corps) to bridge the gap between fundamental research discoveries in science and engineering and the commercialization of technologies\, products\, and processes with the potential to benefit society. \n 
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/nsf-i-corps-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20251002T160704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T160704Z
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Business Plan Competition Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a hospitality business idea or early-stage startup? This is your chance to compete for up to $25\,000 in prize money through the 2026 Hospitality Business Plan Competition! \nJoin us on October 7th for the virtual Information Session to learn more about how you can participate\, the competition process\, and key resources available to help you succeed.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/hospitality-business-plan-competition-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20250929T204416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T204416Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Hours
DESCRIPTION:For Cornell builders\, aspiring VCs\, and startup enthusiasts \nStartup Hours is a student-run event supported by most of the entrepreneurship groups on campus where you can come by to work on your projects\, meet with VCs and mentors for funding\, find out about startup resources\, and catch up with other builders and early-stage investors. \nStartup Hours is funded by the university-wide Entrepreneurship at Cornell program\, hosted by Cornell Entrepreneurship Club\, and supported by club members from campus orgs like Ventures Accelerated\, Epsilon Nu Tau\, and Cornell Venture Capital\, along with VCs like Contrary Capital\, Dorm Room Fund\, .406 Ventures\, Discipulus Ventures\, and General Catalyst.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/startup-hours/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20250926T203122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T203122Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation & Entrepreneurship Workshop: Beachhead Market Selection
DESCRIPTION:As an entrepreneur\, your beachhead market is the foundation of your startup. Founders initially focus on one specific target market with accessible customers and minimal competition. In this free workshop\, you’ll learn how to select your beachhead market and the benefits of this approach.  \nModerated by Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence Julie Eagle\, the panel discussion will feature:  \nAdele Smolansky\, founder and CEO of AI-Learners\nKristen McClellan\, founder and CEO of SnappyScreen
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/innovation-entrepreneurship-workshop-beachhead-market-selection/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T235900
DTSTAMP:20260501T000359
CREATED:20250929T183140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T201526Z
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SUMMARY:Big Idea Competition Applications OPEN
DESCRIPTION:The Big Idea Competition at Cornell is designed to provide undergrad students with early-stage ideas to compete for cash prizes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore importantly\, participating students will gain access to the Blackstone LaunchPad program on their campus\, to get the support on their entrepreneurship journey and skill-building.\nThe signature program supports Blackstone LaunchPad’s goal in de-risking entrepreneurship\, broadening accessibility\, and diversifying engagement with a focus on recruiting underrepresented and under-resourced students to participate. \nTo apply you must be… \n\n A current undergraduate student.\n The creator or co-creator of the idea.\n In the idea phase!\n\nIf you are already in business with your idea or created a legal entity for the business\, then you do NOT qualify. This is an “ideas” competition not a “business” competition.
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/big-idea-competition-applications-open/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T170000
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CREATED:20250929T182409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T201717Z
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SUMMARY:Jiang Fellows Now Accepting Applications for 2026
DESCRIPTION:Application for the Summer 2026 cohort \nThe Jiang Fellows Program is modeled after the Kessler Fellows Program\, which concluded with the 2024 summer cohort. You may wish to familiarize yourself with the work done by past fellows prior to completing your application. You may review past cohorts here. \nEligibility \nAny junior at Cornell University with an interest in entrepreneurship is encouraged to apply. Competitive applicants will have completed one of the following prerequisites or be positioned to complete the requirement concurrently during the spring semester: \nNBA 3000: The Business of Entrepreneurship\nENGRG 4610: Entrepreneurship for Engineers\nAEM 2220: Dilemmas in Entrepreneurship\nAEM 3249: Entrepreneurial Marketing and Strategy\nNBA 5070: Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers\nOccasionally offered:\nENGRG 2270: Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Engineers\nAEM 4200: Dilemmas in Founding New Ventures\nAEM 3380 Social Entrepreneurs\, Innovators\, and Problem Solvers\nInformation Session \nWant to learn more about the program? We are holding a virtual information session on Wednesday\, October 8\, from 4-5pm ET. \nHave questions? Email jiangfellows@cornell.edu \nApplications close: October 15\, 2025 5:00pm ET
URL:https://eship.cornell.edu/event/jiang-fellows-now-accepting-applications-for-2026/
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