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 […]
Do you have a hospitality business idea or early-stage startup? This is your chance to compete for up to $25,000 in prize money through the 2026 Hospitality Business Plan Competition! Join us on October 7th for the virtual Information Session to learn more about how you can participate, the competition process, and key resources available […]
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 […]
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. This week, we are hosting a special speaker with ENT. Dr. Jonathan Rich […]