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Center for Regional Economic Advancement

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Grow-NY Business Competition

December 12, 2022
Business competition growing an enduring food and agriculture innovation cluster

Grow-NY is a business competition focused on growing an enduring food and agriculture innovation cluster in the Grow-NY region. The competition attracts innovative, high-growth food and agriculture startups from across the globe and engages them in the region’s rapidly-growing startup ecosystem.

Finalists will pitch their business ideas for a chance to win up to $1 million.

Grow-NY News

Introducing the 2026 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Cohort

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.
15 Teams Advance to eLab Spring Cohort

15 Teams Advance to eLab Spring Cohort

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.
Introducing the 6th Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator 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

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.