Exostellar, a startup born from Cornell research, has achieved an outcome many entrepreneurs dream of – acquisition by a Fortune 500 company. Qualcomm acquired Exostellar, launched in 2018 by computer science professors Hakim Weatherspoon and Robbert van Renesse and former postdoctoral researcher Zhiming Shen, Ph.D. ’17, in March.
Green Technology Innovation Fellows
December 12, 2022
A Samuel Curtis Johnson College of Business program supported by CREA
Connecting Cornell researchers with Johnson MBA students to develop the next generation of startup C-suite leaders in green technology.
The Green Technology Innovation Fellows program at Cornell, offered by the SC Johnson College of Business, provides business students, graduate research students, and postdocs focusing on clean energy and climate technology from across Cornell’s colleges an opportunity to immerse themselves in practical technology-based startup creation. Participants receive the tools, training, and entrepreneurial mindset to launch their own startup or become the next set of leaders working in the burgeoning green technology economy.
Learn more about the program here, and contact techinnovation@cornell.edu with any questions.
Green Technology Innovation Fellowship News
Qualcomm acquires Cornell AI software startup
$45M Raised, 114 New Jobs Created: I-Corps Startups Accelerate Deep Tech Growth in 2025
Startup ventures emerging from I-Corps teams welcomed a total of 119 new paid employees during the year. Alumni secured $16,617,873 in SBIR and STTR awards and raised $29,713,562 in capital to support research, commercialization progress, and long-term scaling.
Empire State Development Announces Application Window Open For Round Eight Of The $3 Million Grow-NY International Food And Agriculture Competition
Up to 20 high-growth potential food and agriculture startups from around the world will be selected as finalists to compete for $3 million in total prize money. Applications will be accepted through May 15, 2026.
Introducing the 2026 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Cohort
The Introduction to Entrepreneurship program, formerly known as W.E. Cornell, teaches doctoral students and postdocs how to translate their research into real-world solutions while navigating the challenges of leading a technology-based venture. Designed for STEM innovators, the program blends a proven entrepreneurship curriculum with leadership development and a strong emphasis on empowerment.
