Cornell has been awarded a 10-year, $10 million grant renewal to advance economic impact and job growth through applied research and technology commercialization. The Cornell Center for Life Science Enterprise is among 15 CAT centers designated to convert state investments into economic growth. Established in 1983, the center has initiated over 1,050 life-science research projects and awards multiple grants annually to researchers, fostering partnerships with industry that enhance job retention and creation. Collaboration with companies has led to significant economic benefits and revenue generation for researchers and the university.
Cornell has secured a 10-year, $10 million grant renewal to continue work aimed at spurring economic impact and job growth through applied research, development and commercialization of breakthrough technologies.
Since its establishment in 1983, the center has funded over 1,050 life-science research projects across Cornell, typically awarding eight to 10 grants per year of $50,000-$75,000 each.
Through these awards, the center has facilitated the transfer of Cornell inventions to the marketplace in areas from human and animal medicine to agriculture, chemistry and the environment.
Over the last 10 years of operation, the Cornell CAT has contributed to the creation or retention of over 420 life-science sector jobs.
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