Innovation

Where Breakthroughs Begin

At the School of Biological Sciences, innovation drives everything we do. From bold discoveries to cross-sector partnerships, our faculty are shaping the future of biology and global progress—advancing solutions that improve health, protect our environment, and power new industries.

This is your hub for the School’s innovation engine. Explore our signature events—the Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit and Faculty Innovation Pitch—where entrepreneurial faculty connect with venture capitalists and industry leaders to turn research into real-world impact. Dive into our news and stories that spotlight the people, ideas, and breakthroughs redefining what’s possible.

Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit

This biannual summit showcases high-potential faculty innovations with strong translational and commercial potential, convening key investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore strategic partnership and venture opportunities. Join us to help shape the dialogue, identify early-stage opportunities, and catalyze collaborations that translate breakthrough science into meaningful impact. Next Summit: Friday, June 5, 2026.

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Faculty Innovation Pitch

This biannual invite-only pitch session features entrepreneurial faculty presenting translational research to distinguished investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to gain strategic insight and commercialization guidance. Faculty apply through an open call, and selected presenters advance to the Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit to engage a broader investor audience. Next Innovation Pitch: Monday, May 4, 2026.