Ignite Fellow for New Ventures
Cornell's Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program trains Ph.D. and master’s holders to launch technology startups from Cornell innovations through research, mentorship, and commercialization support.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$120,000 per project (salary, research, and travel for 12 months; awarded as a SAFE note to the startup)
Summary: Supports Ph.D. and master’s degree holders to launch technology startups based on Cornell innovations through mentorship, funding, and entrepreneurial training.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected.
Description
The Ignite Fellow for New Ventures program is a signature initiative of Cornell University’s Ignite Lab to Market gap funding series. It is designed to support and train entrepreneurial Ph.D. or master’s degree holders to launch technology-driven startups based on Cornell innovations. Selected fellows work closely with faculty inventors and incubator directors, gaining access to Cornell’s research labs, business development resources, and mentorship. The 12-month fellowship provides both technical and business training, with the goal of accelerating technology commercialization and building strong, high-value new ventures within the Cornell ecosystem.
