Innovation Corner

Grand Ballroom Lounge, Stamp Student Union 

UM Ventures has a mission to transform University of Maryland discoveries into products and services that deliver economic and societal impact, with the main objectives to support researcher innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement, start companies, secure investment, create jobs, and ultimately to drive the university impact on society. Please join the Innovation Corner session where you can learn how you can engage with UM Ventures, what services and opportunities are available to you, and how to access them. Dr. Kan Cao, Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics will share her story and experience working with UM Ventures to launch a startup while maintaining and building a successful research program and teaching load.

Schedule

9:30 am Ken Porter: Director’s Welcome, UM Ventures Overview

9:45 am Overview of UMD IP Policy and How/When to Engage with UM Ventures

10:00 am Innovation Management Process

10:15 am Startup Services Overview

10:30 am Fireside Chat with Dr. Kan Cao, Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics and successful entrepreneur 

11:00 am Q&A and networking

11:30 am Closing

Innovation Corner is hosted by UM Ventures with support from the university's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences; Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship; Academy for Innovation & Entrepreneurship; and the A. James Clark School of Engineering's Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH).