Application for the Summer 2026 cohort The Jiang Fellows Program is modeled after the Kessler Fellows Program, which concluded with the 2024 summer cohort. You may wish to familiarize yourself with the work done by past fellows prior to completing your application. You may review past cohorts here. Eligibility Any junior at Cornell University with […]
The Big Idea Competition at Cornell is designed to provide undergrad students with early-stage ideas to compete for cash prizes! More importantly, participating students will gain access to the Blackstone LaunchPad program on their campus, to get the support on their entrepreneurship journey and skill-building. The signature program supports Blackstone LaunchPad’s goal in de-risking entrepreneurship, […]
As an entrepreneur, your beachhead market is the foundation of your startup. Founders initially focus on one specific target market with accessible customers and minimal competition. In this free workshop, you’ll learn how to select your beachhead market and the benefits of this approach. Moderated by Cornell Entrepreneur in Residence Julie Eagle, the panel discussion […]
For Cornell builders, aspiring VCs, and startup enthusiasts Startup Hours is a student-run event supported by most of the entrepreneurship groups on campus where you can come by to work on your projects, meet with VCs and mentors for funding, find out about startup resources, and catch up with other builders and early-stage investors. Startup Hours is funded by the university-wide […]
Are you a STEM researcher interested in making an impact with your technology innovation? The National Science Foundation’s I-Corps program can provide you with professional training, mentoring, and up to $50,000 in funding for customer discovery. Hosted by the Interior Northeast I-Corps Hub (IN I-Corps), the virtual NSF I-Corps Information Session on Wednesday, October […]
Discover the latest innovations from food and ag startups with insights into sustainable farming and cutting-edge food tech. Join Jenn Smith, Director of Food & Ag Innovation Programs at the Center for Regional Economic Advancement, Todd Schmit, Faculty Director of the Cornell Agricultural Marketing Research Program, and Maureen Ballatori, Founder and CEO of Agency […]
Hilton and the Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship are partnering at Cornell to bring you the 2025 Hospitality Hackathon The guest experience is at the core of the hospitality industry. Technology can be a tool used to enhance exceptional experiences. This year's event will dive into the guest's digital experience […]
This year’s conference will feature a lineup of industry thought leaders. Join us for a series of one-on-one interviews, exciting keynote speakers, and panel discussions with some of the industry’s most highly regarded visionaries. Our speakers will provide insight into ever-changing trends, ongoing disruption, and the future of the real estate industry.
Entrepreneurship at Cornell hosts an event in New York City featuring speakers who are inspiring, entrepreneurial role models. Don’t miss your chance to listen to amazing speakers, network with fellow Cornellians, students and business executives, and watch some of Cornell’s awesome startups pitch their businesses During the networking breaks, you will have a chance to […]
WHAT'S NEXT ON THE FOOD FRONTIER? The world population is expected to exceed 9 billion by the middle of this century. Nearly a billion people around the world currently suffer from hunger and poor nutrition. Major changes to food production, processing, and distribution systems are needed to ensure people everywhere have access to safe, sufficient, […]