Innovation Forum

Innovation Forum is an annual competition and networking event showcasing Princeton research with commercialization, cultural or societal potential. Participants present their research in a three-minute presentation to the audience and a panel of judges, followed by a two-minute question and answer period.

The event consists of two distinct tracks:

science and engineering innovations
social sciences and humanities innovations

Audience members typically include:

industry representatives
investors
designers
community partners
faculty
students
staff
members of the Princeton area entrepreneurial and innovation community

Following the presentations is a poster session and networking reception where participants can further discuss and demonstrate their research.

Innovation Forum is co-sponsored by the Office of Technology Licensing and the Humanities Council at Princeton.

Eligibility

Individuals and teams consisting of Princeton:

Faculty
Research staff
Post doctoral candidates
Graduate students

The submitted research must be judged to have commercial application.

Prizes

The top three entries in each track receive prize money totaling $30,000. Funds will be awarded to the Principal Investigator for the research and must be used to advance the research or commercialization of the innovation.

$15,000 for first place
$10,000 for second place
$5,000 for third place

How to Participate

The 17th Annual Innovation Forum will be held on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022.

As a presenter

Step 1: Email Cornelia Huellstrunk to confirm your intention to compete by Monday, August 1st.
Step 2: Once your intention to compete has been approved, you will be sent information about the application process. Please email questions to Gina Guarino. Application materials are due on the following deadlines:
- Early submission: Wednesday, July 13th - Note: The earlier you submit materials, the earlier coaching can begin.
- Final deadline: Tuesday, November 1st

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