Fellow for New Ventures
Cornell's Fellow for New Ventures program funds entrepreneurial Ph.D. or master's graduates to launch technology startups based on Cornell research, accelerating commercialization and innovation.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $120,000 per fellow for one year; 3–6 fellows funded per cohort
Summary: Funds entrepreneurial Ph.D. or master's holders to launch technology-based startups from Cornell research, accelerating commercialization and innovation impact.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Fellow for New Ventures program, part of Ignite: Cornell Research Lab to Market and managed by the Center for Technology Licensing, supports the creation of new technology-based ventures derived from Cornell research and inventions. It provides funding and training to entrepreneurial fellows (Ph.D. or master's graduates or recent degree holders) to launch startups, with the goal of accelerating technology commercialization, fostering venture creation, and expanding Cornell’s innovation ecosystem. Selected fellows receive funding, mentorship, and access to Cornell’s incubator resources, working closely with faculty inventors to advance promising innovations toward market impact.
