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.
The application deadline has been extended from November 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET to November 9, 2026, at noon ET.
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.
Startup Projects supports early-stage Cornell-affiliated startups with proof-of-concept funding to advance promising technologies toward institutional investment or corporate partnerships.
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.
Fellow for New Ventures supports entrepreneurial scientists and engineers in developing Cornell technologies and building ventures based on university intellectual property to advance commercialization.
Innovation Acceleration Fund supports Iowa technology businesses with product development, market research and operational expansion to commercialize innovations and build competitive, profitable companies.