Innovation and Entpreneurship Day

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day during R&E Week showcases the many pathways that transform university research into real-world impact. The day features a keynote address by Anna Topol, who will share insights from leading innovation in industry and entrepreneurship. Attendees will also participate in a workshop on crafting compelling research narratives led by Anne Marie Chaker, a lively lunchtime game show that builds awareness of research compliance, an interactive reverse pitch session where industry professionals present real-world challenges to researchers, and RISE Demo Day, where startup teams showcase their commercialization progress and compete before a panel of judges.