Ignite Fellow for New Ventures
Cornell's Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program supports Ph.D. and master’s holders in launching tech startups based on Cornell research, offering funding, training, mentorship, and access to university incubators.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates: February 19, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $120,000 per fellow for one year (salary, research, travel); possible 6-month extension.
Summary: Supports Ph.D. and master’s holders to launch Cornell-based technology startups through funding, training, mentorship, and collaboration with faculty inventors.
Key Information: Requires endorsement by a Cornell faculty inventor and technology disclosed to CTL.
Description
The Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program is a flagship initiative of the Ignite Cornell Research Lab to Market gap fund series. It is designed to support Ph.D. and master’s degree holders with entrepreneurial ambitions in launching technology-driven startups based on Cornell innovations. Fellows receive financial support, business and technical training, mentorship, and access to Cornell’s incubators. The program aims to accelerate the commercialization of Cornell research, foster high-value startups, and strengthen the university’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Fellows work closely with faculty inventors and incubator directors throughout the one-year program.
