Ignite Innovation Acceleration Spring 2026 Information Session

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 March 2 to April 24, 2026.

Who Should Apply?

• Cornell faculty

• Postdoctoral researchers

• PhD innovators

• Research teams developing technologies with commercial potential

Join our next info session on March 13 at noon. 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

Register here.