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

Emmanuel Giannelis

Emmanuel Giannelis

Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Director of Engineering Innovations in Medicine

Pat Govang

Pat Govang

Associate Director of Innovation, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Kimball Hall
pjg26@cornell.edu

Kamana Misra

Kamana Misra

Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
175 Kimball Hall
kmp72@cornell.edu

Lynnette D. Madsen

Lynnette D. Madsen, Ph.D.

Visiting Scholar, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
171 Kimball Hall
ldm97@cornell.edu

Bonna Davidson

Bonna Davidson

Program Coordinator, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
171 Kimball Hall
bnd26@cornell.edu

Reach out to me to set up a virtual meeting to meet our team members, and for any transaction management and contract needs for your industry partners!  

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.