Rutgers Innovation Showcase

Translating Rutgers' Research Excellence into Real-world Impact

The Office for Research is excited to announce its 2nd annual Rutgers Innovation Showcase (RIS) event! A series of lightning talks featuring our researchers, followed by poster presentations from students, postdocs and faculty.

Event hosted by Technology Transfer and New Ventures highlighting selected innovative ideas, technologies and inventions developed at Rutgers. A celebration connecting academia with industry and investors.

March 18, 2027
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Rutgers Academic Building, East Wing | 15 Seminary Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 
Directions | Parking Information | Hotel Information | Floor Plan

• Agenda
• Sponsor the Event
• Poster Session Call for Abstracts

Program Agenda

10:00 AM | Registration
10:30 AM | Opening Remarks
11:00 AM | Concurrent Session (A)

• Rutgers Startup Pitches
• Rutgers Translational Research Talks

12:30 PM | Lunch and Poster Session
2:15 PM | Panel Discussion
3:00 PM | Concurrent Session (B)

• Rutgers Starup Pitches
• Rutgers Translational Research Talks

4:45 PM | Closing Remarks
5:00 PM | Networking Reception
6:30 PM | Event Concludes

 

Poster Session Call for Abstracts

As part of the upcoming 2027 Rutgers Innovation Showcase, we are pleased to host a vibrant Poster Session that will spotlight innovative research and entrepreneurial ideas from Rutgers faculty, students, postdocs, medical fellows, and research teams.

Abstract Submission Opens: Friday, October 23, 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline: Friday, January 8, 2027

• Poster Abstract Submission Information and Form

Registration

Registrations for this event are now open, and we look forward to Spring 2027.
To partner with Rutgers, contact Eusebio (EZ) Pires via email.

Register

Sponsor the Innovation Showcase

All sponsorship levels include logo placement on the Innovation Showcase website, newsletter and event materials. If you would like to sponsor the Rutgers Innovation Showcase, please contact us.

GOLD
$5,000+ Sponsorship Benefits

Sponsor Remarks (2-min at opening session), Table/Booth (prime location), and Logo Placement opportunities (marketing materials)

SILVER
$3,000+ Sponsorship Benefits

Table, and Logo Placement opportunities (marketing materials)

BRONZE
$2,000+ Sponsorship Benefits

Logo Placement opportunities (marketing materials)

Office for Research Hosts the Inaugural Rutgers Innovation Showcase

Innovation met opportunity at the inaugural Rutgers Innovation Showcase, where hundreds of innovators, including Rutgers researchers who have launched their own startups, converged with industry leaders, investors, and venture capitalists to accelerate the next wave of Rutgers‑born discoveries.

• Read about the 2026 Rutgers Innovation Showcase

QUESTIONS? Contact Eusebio (EZ) Pires for more information

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• Parking Details and Instructions

  Parking Information for (all) Visitors, Guests, and Rutgers affiliated Faculty, Staff, and Students.

  Park in Lots 26, 30, and the College Avenue Deck.

  Visitors and/or guests (who do not have access to park in Rutgers lots)

  Must register for parking using the Rutgers Parkingbase Portal.

  To register for parking, follow the steps below.

  1. Go to Rutgers Parkingbase Portal
  2. Click “Visitor”.
  3. Enter your email address and vehicle information.
  4. Submit the form to complete your parking registration.

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• Hotel Information

  The Heldrich
  10 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  732-729-4670
  1.7 miles (7 minute drive)

  Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
  2 Albany St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  732-873-1234
  1.7 miles (6 minute drive)

  Hilton East Brunswick
  3 Tower Center Blvd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816
  732-828-2000
  3.8 miles (10 minute drive)