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Innovation & Engagement

CALS Research and Innovation Office's (RIO) innovation and engagement services support CALS stakeholders across the full innovation cycle, from idea generation to development to commercialization. We are the central point of contact for innovation, engagement and commercialization, and we liaise with various departments across CALS to nurture a collaborative environment that fosters innovation in all its various forms. We align CALS’ leadership vision and academic research goals with the business strategy of global corporations and members of the industry to drive the commercialization of CALS technology for global, collective benefit.

Innovation and engagement goals

  • Enable the earliest stages of entrepreneurship and innovation across CALS
  • Commercialize CALS technologies to benefit the environment, human health and well-being
  • Develop partnerships and foster innovation and commercialization so that CALS' science benefits all members of society
  • Leverage CALS’ strengths and tackle society’s grand challenges through strategic, long-term and mutually beneficial cross-sector partnerships
  • Drive innovation and commercialization to support environmental sustainability, economic development and the well-being of society 

Innovation and engagement services for individual faculty and research teams

  • Build strategic partnerships between all members of CALS and members of industry, governments and private sectors 
  • Manage ongoing cross-sector relationships 
  • Support and negotiate complex agreements and engagements
  • Identify partners and collaborators for targeted research partnerships
  • Provide general training and coaching on academy and industry engagement, translating academic research into business goals and vice versa
  • Support students who are transitioning into corporate careers, start-ups and internships, and with permanent job placements

Connect with us

Ready to take your innovation and engagement to the next level? Contact us today or learn more about our services.

  • RIO email: cals_rio [at] cornell.edu (cals_rio[at]cornell[dot]edu)  
  • Innovation & Engagement email: pmw94 [at] cornell.edu (pmw94[at]cornell[dot]edu)  
  • Phone: (607) 255-3616
  • Office Location: 421 Kennedy Hall

Faculty support

Your success is our success

The CALS Office of Research Development was recently featured by the Cornell division of research for its successful approach, especially with early career faculty. 

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