Academic Venture Fund
Cornell University's Academic Venture Fund supports collaborative research with EDF to develop innovative, actionable solutions for pressing environmental and sustainability challenges.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Call for proposals opens) | February 2027 (Full proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per project for 1–2 years; typical awards range from $25,000–$200,000 depending on track.
Summary: Supports collaborative research and impact projects between Cornell and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to advance actionable sustainability solutions.
Key Information: Requires joint proposals from Cornell and EDF; two funding tracks (Research or Impact).
Description
This opportunity funds joint research and implementation projects led by teams from Cornell University and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), targeting innovative, policy-relevant solutions to urgent environmental and sustainability challenges. The program supports both early-stage research and later-stage impact projects, with an emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, real-world application, and measurable outcomes. Projects must clearly articulate a pathway to impact and leverage the complementary strengths of both organizations.
