Ignite Cornell Lab to Market supports research labs, entrepreneurial scientists and engineers, and Cornell-affiliated startups in developing proof of concept to advance technologies toward commercialization.
The Innovation Acceleration application deadline has been extended from November 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET to November 9, 2026, at noon ET.
Ignite Innovation Acceleration supports Cornell research labs with proof-of-concept work that reduces technology risk and advances inventions toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships.
Startup Projects supports early-stage Cornell-affiliated startups with proof-of-concept funding to advance promising technologies toward institutional investment or corporate partnerships.
Fellow for New Ventures supports entrepreneurial scientists and engineers in developing Cornell technologies and building ventures based on university intellectual property to advance commercialization.
Cornell University's Ignite Fellow for New Ventures supports recent STEM graduates in turning Cornell research into technology startups through hands-on lab work, mentorship, and entrepreneurial training.
Lab-to-Launch supports Virginia university spinouts with patent and licensing expense reimbursement and early commercialization funding to connect research innovations with talent, capital, and industry.