More info on eLab arrow_forward_ios eLab eLab is our intense student business accelerator that launches approximately 20 real businesses each year. eLab is run as a course with a great group of faculty taking a team-teaching approach. This year's winner arrow_forward_ios Student Business of the Year Students that operate businesses while a student at Cornell can nominate themselves for this honor and cash award. EaC confers this award annually. View the complete list of winners arrow_forward_ios Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year This award recognizes the achievements and qualities of a Cornellian who best exemplifies the ideals of entrepreneurship. EaC confers this award annually. More info on Eclectic Convergence arrow_forward_ios Eclectic Convergence This fall New York City event features high profile inspiring speakers, networking opportunities and a startup pitch competition. Jessica Rolph, co-founder and CEO of early childhood development startup Lovevery and 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year Three men on stage during a Celebration event Students collaborate at an Entrepreneurship at Cornell Hackathon Law School students in the new wing of Myron Taylor Hall. Young entrepreneur meets with a mentor Audience Q and A at Eclectic Convergence Diverse group of students reach their hands in to fist-bump in the middle of a desk crowded with computers and notes The second floor co-working space at eHub Collegetown Eight final teams pitch their business ideas at the Big Idea Competition, held at eHub in Collegetown April 12. Cornell University's 10 delegates to the Clinton Global Initiative University event Students study near the statue of Ezra Cornell on the Arts Quad in fall. Students gathered next to the Ezra Cornell statue. 2019 Student Business of the Year Badges United Foundation receives a check for $5,000

Discover, Create, Build, Do!

Cornell has been empowering entrepreneurs since 1865

Entrepreneurship at Cornell (EaC) is a university-wide program that energizes Cornell’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Sure, we run a lot of our own programming activities — like big conferences, hackathons, internship and mentorship programs, webinars, a business accelerator, and wonderful co-working spaces and competitions — but we also support and amplify all of the amazing entrepreneurship activity that is happening across our campus… and there is so much activity!

Cornell is a special place for entrepreneurially-minded students, faculty, staff and alumni. We look forward to engaging with you.

Explore the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

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Accelerators and Incubators

Accelerators and Incubators
Co-working Spaces

Co-working Spaces
Competitions

Competitions
Funding and Fellowships

Funding and Fellowships
Internships

Internships
Legal, Accounting and Library Services

Legal, Accounting and Library Services
Licensing and Technology Resources

Licensing and Technology Resources
Mentorship and Training

Mentorship and Training
Networking

Networking
Regional Resources

Regional Resources
Social Entrepreneurship Programs

Social Entrepreneurship Programs
Student Clubs and Related Organizations

Student Clubs and Related Organizations
eLab

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eLab

An accelerator program for students ready to launch real businesses. In addition to receiving academic credit, students have access to a robust set of resources
Accelerators and Incubators
Cornell Entrepreneur Network (CEN)

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Cornell Entrepreneur Network (CEN)

Offers events throughout the country and globally, networking opportunities and online webinars featuring alumni industry leaders as speakers
Networking
Introduction to Entrepreneurship for PhDs and Postdocs

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Introduction to Entrepreneurship for PhDs and Postdocs

Helps deep technology Ph.D.s and postdocs commercialize their innovations and overcome the challenges of leading a growing technology-based business
Mentorship and Training Student Clubs and Related Organizations
EaC Internship Program

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EaC Internship Program

Turning knowledge into experience
Internships

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Check out our upcoming entrepreneurship events

Want to know what’s happening in the entrepreneurship community at Cornell and beyond?
Our events calendar includes networking events, career fairs, conferences, workshops, and more. 

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