Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: Navigating the Licensing Process
2025-02-05 11:45 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
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Networking@Rev: Hardware Innovations
2025-02-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Launching a physical product business is not for the faint of heart. Innovating, perfecting your prototyping, speaking with customers, developing your business plan, and scaling are all massive challenges. Rev’s hardware programs provide resources and support for hardware entrepreneurs at every stage of the journey.
Join Rev: Ithaca Startup Works to learn about hardware offerings, including prototyping, protofacturing, and manufacturing accelerators. The event will feature pitches from successful physical product entrepreneurs and include a keynote exploring the growth of hardware innovations over the past decade at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, while also envisioning advancements for the next 10 years.
A light open bar and locally-sourced appetizers will be provided. All are welcome, and admission is free. RSVP to attend!

I&E Workshop: Choosing an Accelerator or Incubator
2025-02-19 11:45 - 13:00 | Virtual
As an early-stage startup founder, you’ll need help and guidance to advance your company. Accelerators and incubators can provide key resources like mentorship, funding, workspace, and connections with potential partners and investors. In this free workshop, you’ll learn how to choose and apply for the right program to support your startup’s growth and success.
Moderated by Deanna Kocher, Associate Director of Hardware Programs at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, the panel discussion will feature:

Pooja Patel, founder of Equipad and alum of Rev’s three Hardware Accelerators

Monica Gertz, CEO of MyophonX and Runway Startup Postdoc at Cornell Tech

Greg Ray, Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence

Rev: Member CEO & Sponsor Morning Coffee
2025-02-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-03-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-04-25 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-05-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-06-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca

SBIR/STTR Workshop: Application Process & Funding Options for Startups
2025-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Ready to secure non-dilutive funding to take your startup to the next level?
Join Kirk Macolini, President of InteliSpark, LLC, for this virtual workshop providing insights into the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application process. During the workshop, Macolini will discuss and answer questions regarding writing and submitting a successful SBIR/STTR proposal and identifying strategies for making your SBIR/STTR proposal more competitive.
Upon registering, participants will receive access to the SBIR/STTR video series, a set of short videos containing valuable background information, which they are encouraged to view prior to the workshop. The pre-workshop video series covers:

An overview of the SBIR/STTR programs
Program eligibility requirements
Differences between SBIR and STTR agencies
Using SBIR/STTR to enhance your company’s value

The event is free and open to the public.
Contact:
Questions? Contact sbirassistance@cornell.edu
Accessibility:
Please contact sbirassistance@cornell.edu at least one week prior to the event with any accessibility needs.
Agreement:
By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Tell us what you think:
We welcome thoughts and feedback anytime. If you have a comment now or would like to share feedback after the event, share it here.
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: Unlocking Cornell and its Resources to Launch Your Startup
2025-02-26 11:45 - 13:00 | Online

Prototyping Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2025-02-27 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Over 10 weeks, Rev’s Prototyping Hardware Accelerator offers four tracks – Classic, AgTech, ClimateTech, and MedTech – to guide product teams to determine if their ideas are commercially desirable, technologically feasible, and economically viable. Upon completion of the program, participants are positioned to recruit team members, bring on partners, initiate work with contract manufacturers, and pitch to investors. Teams will receive a stipend of up to $2,000 to advance their prototype.
Contact:
Questions? Contact rev@revithaca.com.
Accessibility:
Please contact rev@revithaca.com at least one week prior to the event with any accessibility needs.
Agreement:
By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Watch Online:
To login to the live event on event day, click the “Access the event” button to the right. (Note: You must be registered to access the event.)
Rev Community Guidelines:

Create a positive and inclusive learning and working environment
Act as responsible citizens of the Rev community by:
Treating each other with fairness, dignity, and respect
Fostering a culture that underscores the importance of accountability, trust, and open communication
Maintaining a professional work environment

Anyone part of the Rev community must hold themselves to the highest standards and are expected to act appropriately at all times.

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Workshop: Funding Opportunities for Startups
2025-03-13 11:45 - 13:00 | Online

Rev: Member CEO & Sponsor Happy Hour
2025-03-21 17:00 - 18:00 | TBA

Networking@Rev: Campus to Community Connection
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
Contact:
Questions? Contact rev@revithaca.com.
Accessibility:
Please contact rev@revithaca.com at least one week prior to the event with any accessibility needs.
Agreement:
By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Getting to Rev:
For information on getting to Rev, such as where to park, transportation options, and more, visit revithaca.com/getting-to-rev/.
Rev is a Dog Friendly Space:
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is a dog friendly space.
Rev Community Guidelines:

Create a positive and inclusive learning and working environment
Act as responsible citizens of the Rev community by:
Treating each other with fairness, dignity, and respect
Fostering a culture that underscores the importance of accountability, trust, and open communication
Maintaining a professional work environment

Anyone part of the Rev community must hold themselves to the highest standards and are expected to act appropriately at all times.

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Rev Content Session: Entrepreneurship and Green Tech
2025-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Contact:
Questions? Contact rev@revithaca.com
Accessibility:
Please contact rev@revithaca.edu at least one week prior to the event with any accessibility needs.
Agreement:
By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Tell us what you think:
We welcome thoughts and feedback anytime. If you have a comment now or would like to share feedback after the event, share it here.
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Rev Content Session: Sciarabba Walker SBIR/STTR Accounting 101
2025-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
More information to come.

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Hardware Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Rewards
2025-06-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join Ken Rother, Visiting Lecturer at Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and Deanna Kocher, Associate Director of Hardware Programs at the Center for Regional Economic Advancement at Cornell University, for a dynamic conversation on the nuances of hardware product development, connecting leading academic insights with real-world innovation experience.
You’ll learn about:

Strategies to validate customer interest

How to develop a viable business model

Tools for prototyping ideas

Programs available to support hardware entrepreneurs

Anyone with an interest in hardware product development or entrepreneurship is encouraged to attend, please RSVP in advance!
Anyone part of the Rev community must hold themselves to the highest standards and are expected to act appropriately at all times.

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Rev Content Session: Public Relations for Startups
2025-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Online

Networking@Rev: Women in Entrepreneurship
2025-06-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca

Protofacturing Information Session
2025-06-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Contact:
Questions? Contact rev@revithaca.com.
Accessibility:
Please contact rev@revithaca.com at least one week prior to the event with any accessibility needs.
Agreement:
By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Watch Online:
To login to the live event on event day, click the “Access the event” button to the right. (Note: You must be registered to access the event.)
Rev Community Guidelines:

Create a positive and inclusive learning and working environment

Act as responsible citizens of the Rev community by:

Treating each other with fairness, dignity, and respect

Fostering a culture that underscores the importance of accountability, trust, and open communication

Maintaining a professional work environment

Anyone part of the Rev community must hold themselves to the highest standards and are expected to act appropriately at all times.

Click here to register!

Networking@Rev: Hardware Demo Day
2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca

Networking@Rev: Sprout with Sponsors
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca

Networking@Rev: Food and Ag Innovation
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca

Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual

Prototyping Hardware Accelerator Information Session
2026-01-21 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual

Rev Content Session: Anti Sexual Harrassment Training
2026-01-23 09:00 - 22:30 | Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, 314 E State St, Ithaca
