33 startups were accepted for the eLab student startup accelerator fall cohort, and 15 will advance to the spring cohort. These startups have made significant progress and identified a viable pathway to a scalable business.
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
15 Teams Advance to eLab Spring Cohort
Introducing the 6th Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator Cohort
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is excited to announce the 20 startups making up the sixth Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator cohort. The accelerator helps teams turn their advanced prototypes into manufactured products. Participants gain access to business mentorship, connections to local manufacturers, and introductions to investors.
Jiang Fellows rolls out new cohort
The Jiang Fellows program recently welcomed 27 students to its 2026 cohort in its second year of operation. This spring, fellows will sharpen their entrepreneurial skills while preparing for a fully funded summer internship at a startup of their choice.
Brekland wins $1 million Grow-NY prize at Canandaigua summit
Brekland, a Brooklyn-based startup building a biodegradable foam coating for crop protection, was awarded the $1 million grand prize in the 2025 Grow-NY Food and Agriculture business competition. The company is among seven winners splitting a total of $3 million in prize money.
