Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Welcome to the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Tap into world class faculty and students that aren't afraid to question industry norms. The Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will help you connect with a diverse population of skilled, curious, and innovative engineers eager to explore both fundamental science and cutting-edge applications. Whether you are a small business, a large corporation, or a lean start-up, we want you to connect with us. We are flexible and our corporate collaborations can be shaped to fit your needs. Cornell Engineers are some of the best and the brightest in the world. Working together to support innovation, promote technological breakthroughs, and build lasting relationships benefits both you and Cornell.

Contact us today to explore what is possible.

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Meet our Staff

David Putnam

David Putnam

Associate Dean for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Samuel B. Eckert Professor in Engineering

Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow

Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering / Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Katherine Herleman

Katherine Herleman

Executive Director of Innovation, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

172 Kimball Hall

k.herleman@cornell.edu

Kamana Misra

Kamana Misra

Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

175 Kimball Hall

kmp72@cornell.edu

Bonna Davidson

Bonna Davidson

Program Coordinator, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

171 Kimball Hall

bnd26@cornell.edu

There are many ways our Industry Partners collaborate

The best way to get started is to contact us with your needs and we can personalize a plan and visit to make sure you are well informed.