Cornell Inventors

CCTEC acts as the bridge between Cornell inventors and the world of industry. We work with inventors to secure the proper intellectual property rights protection for their inventions, and by marketing and licensing their technologies to businesses. Our mission is to promote the public good by facilitating the transfer of Cornell inventions into useful products and services, and by helping start up companies connect to venture capital.

CCTEC provides service at CCTEC's two offices in Ithaca and in Manhattan. CCTEC also support researchers at the Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York.

Open Communication

CCTEC strives for clear and open communication with Cornell researchers. Before a formal invention disclosure is give to CCTEC, it is a good idea to keep CCTEC informed of your research and publication goals. Early communication can ensure a better evaluation of your invention's market potential, and whether you need to file a patent application prior to publication to protect your intellectual property rights.

Events

CCTEC hosts a variety of events with and for Cornell inventors. From the IP&Pizza town-hall style meetings to discuss intellectual property and patenting issues to venture forums and technology expos, CCTEC events work to keep inventors informed on proper intellectual property, promote their inventions to industry, and make connections with venture capital.