A vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem demands a great selection of accelerator and incubator programs. We define an accelerator program as one that puts its participants through intense steps specifically aimed at achievable goals, like customer discovery, MVP development and company launch. Accelerators are not about physical space, rather they are about intense programmatic offerings. Incubators combine space with programming and are targeted towards certain verticals with ongoing longer term dedicated mentorship.
At Cornell, we are delighted to offer successful accelerator programs and on-campus incubator space geared towards company creation and growth. And fortunately, we seem to be constantly adding to our offering bench.
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
Read more about eLab
Summer accelerator program providing mentorship, skill development, and a powerful community/network.
Read more about Life Changing Labs Accelorator
Fosters an entrepreneurial ecosystem for researchers, clinicians and staff at Weill Cornell Medicine
Read more about Weill Cornell Medicine Bioventure eLab
A 10-week summer intensive that enables students to continue growing their startups over the summer
Read more about Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator
Helps create communities that are socially just, ecologically sound, and work for everyone
Read more about Center for Transformative Action
An incubator focused on accelerating the development of engineering, digital and physical science startups.
Read more about Praxis Center for Venture Development
Aids Cornell students, faculty, and community members with life sciences innovations.
Read more about The Center for Life Science Ventures
Business incubator and workspace in downtown Ithaca, NY.
Read more about Rev: Ithaca Startup Works
Programming to support hardware entrepreneurs and innovations
Read more about Rev’s Hardware Accelerators
Research park designed to foster the creation of innovative agriculture technologies
Read more about The Technology Farm
Helps businesses introduce new food products into the marketplace
Read more about Cornell Food Venture Center
Offers a unique product development and pilot manufacturing space for entrepreneurs to develop new dairy products and start new food businesses.
Read more about the Cornell Food Processing and Development Laboratory (FPDL)