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.
Meet our Staff
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
Executive Director of Innovation, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
172 Kimball Hall
k.herleman@cornell.edu
Kamana Misra
Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
175 Kimball Hall
kmp72@cornell.edu
Lynnette D. Madsen, Ph.D.
Visiting Scholar, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
171 Kimball Hall
ldm97@cornell.edu
Bonna Davidson
Program Coordinator, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
171 Kimball Hall
bnd26@cornell.edu
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