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The Penn State Bio-Inspired Innovation Exchange: From Nature to Market

April 13
$95

Join Penn State faculty, industry leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and translational research partners for a high-impact gathering designed to accelerate the pathway from bio-inspired discovery to real-world applications. Featured innovations will include advanced materials replacing toxic chemicals, bio-inspired building materials, and more.

The Innovation Exchange is designed for industry technology scouts, R&D teams, early-stage investors, and prospective entrepreneurs to learn about cutting edge inventions emerging from Penn State Research. All research presented will be at an advanced Technology Readiness Level (TRL).

Penn State is a leader in Bio-Inspired research, with success translating research into commercial products. Be among the first to learn what’s next in this exciting multi-disciplinary convening!

Program Highlights Include:

Industry Keynote: From Bio-Inspired Innovation to Construction Market Adoptions, with the founder of Mycocycle
Startup Keynote: Turning Bio-Inspired Research into new Textile Products, with the founder of Tandem Repeat
High-TRL Technology Spotlight Sessions
Breakthrough Research Presentations
Technology, Research, & IP Showcase
Facilitated Networking Reception & Sponsored Small-Group Dinners

Hosted by Penn State’s Center for Living Multifunctional Material Systems, Center for Biorenewablesand the Office of Technology Transfer

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