Events

Accepting Applications

December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026

For researchers developing AgTech innovations. Includes travel to Anaheim, CA for the American Farm Bureau Convention. Hosted in partnership with Cornell University.

Regional Course (Conference)

December 22, 2025 – January 28, 2026

For researchers developing Optics or Photonics innovations. Includes travel to San Francisco, CA for SPIE Photonics West. Hosted in partnership with University of Rochester and Dartmouth College.

Regional Course (Conference)

January 16 – February 19, 2026

Open to researchers in all STEM fields. Hosted in partnership with Binghamton University.

Regional Course (Virtual)

February 2 – March 4, 2026

Open to researchers in all STEM fields. Hosted in partnership with University of Pittsburgh.

Regional Course (Virtual)

February 13 – March 18, 2026

For researchers developing Digital Health innovations. Includes travel to Las Vegas, NV for the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Hosted in partnership with University at Buffalo & University of Vermont.

Regional Course (Conference)

February 23 – March 25, 2026

Open to startup/incubator teams. Hosted in partnership with Syracuse University.

Regional Course (Virtual)

March 9 – April 8, 2026

Open to researchers in all STEM fields. Hosted in partnership with Dartmouth College.

Regional Course (Virtual)

March 16 – April 15, 2026

For researchers developing energy innovations. Features travel to San Diego, CA for the ARPA-E Summit. Hosted in partnership with Binghamton University & West Virginia University.

Regional Course (Conference)

Conference Courses

Interested in an upcoming regional course that isn’t accepting applications yet? Get notified anytime a new application opens!

December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026

For researchers developing AgTech innovations. Includes travel to Anaheim, CA for the American Farm Bureau Convention. Hosted in partnership with Cornell University.

December 22, 2025 – January 28, 2026

For researchers developing Optics or Photonics innovations. Includes travel to San Francisco, CA for SPIE Photonics West. Hosted in partnership with University of Rochester and Dartmouth College.

February 13 – March 18, 2026

For researchers developing Digital Health innovations. Includes travel to Las Vegas, NV for the HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Hosted in partnership with University at Buffalo & University of Vermont.

March 16 – April 15, 2026

For researchers developing energy innovations. Features travel to San Diego, CA for the ARPA-E Summit. Hosted in partnership with Binghamton University & West Virginia University.

Virtual Courses

Interested in an upcoming regional course that isn’t accepting applications yet? Get notified anytime a new application opens!

January 16 – February 19, 2026

Open to researchers in all STEM fields. Hosted in partnership with Binghamton University.

February 2 – March 4, 2026

Open to researchers in all STEM fields. Hosted in partnership with University of Pittsburgh.

February 23 – March 25, 2026

Open to startup/incubator teams. Hosted in partnership with Syracuse University.

March 9 – April 8, 2026

Open to researchers in all STEM fields. Hosted in partnership with Dartmouth College.

Info Sessions

There are no upcoming information sessions in 2025. Check back soon for our 2026 information session schedule!