Ignite Innovation Acceleration is a gap funding program offering up to $50,000 to help Cornell research teams advance disclosed inventions toward commercialization. Funding supports work that moves technologies toward licensing, startup formation, or industry partnerships.
Applications are open from September 22 to November 7, 2025.
This session will provide an overview of:
Program goals and funding scope
Application process and timeline
Eligibility and selection criteria
How this program fits into the Ignite: Lab to Market funding series