This program, formerly known as W.E. Cornell, introduces PhDs and Postdocs to entrepreneurship and teaches them how to commercialize their innovations and overcome the challenges of leading a growing technology-based business. Combining a proven entrepreneurship curriculum with a focus on leadership development and empowerment, participants will finish the program prepared to take the next steps in their entrepreneurial journey.

The program is open to all students at Cornell doing research at the graduate level and higher. If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact the program team at crea@cornell.edu.

The program website can be found here.  

Timeline
Application due: Thursday, 11/20/2025, 5:00pm ET
Application decisions will be sent out by: Friday, 11/21/2025, 5:00 pm ET

Workshop Dates
Saturday, 1/31/2026, 9 am- 5 pm 
Saturday, 2/28/2026, 9 am- 4 pm


Questions?
Contact the program team by emailing crea@cornell.edu  

The questions below are for event planning purposes only and will not be used when evaluating your application.