2025-2026 eLab Incubator Application

This form may only be used for the Keller Center's 2025-2026 eLab Incubator Program. The eLab Summer Accelerator Program application will be announced mid-Fall.

eLab Incubator Application Deadline: October 10, 2025 @ 11:59 pm ET

Ideal eLab Incubator candidates would be those who are seeking to apply for the 2026 Summer Accelerator Program or who have already participated in the 2025 Summer Accelerator and wish to have continued access to eLab resources throughout the academic year.

Please read the eLab Incubator Program Overview before beginning your application.

Team/Startup Idea Details

Team/Startup Name

How many team members are working on this startup idea?

We may be able to accept individual students into the eLab Incubator Program, but we encourage you to find at least one other friend or classmate with whom you can develop your startup idea. Are you actively seeking any additional teammates now?

What is your product and/or service, what significant problem does it solve for whom, and why is it valuable for them?

How did you get the idea for your product and/or service, and how long have you been working on it?

In 150 words or less, provide a bio or an "about" description of your startup. This will be posted on the Keller Center website along with your team members' names and photos if you are accepted to the program. Bio/about examples can be viewed here. (Please also include a link to your website or any social media accounts, if applicable).

Team is important. Describe the backgrounds and the diverse and complimentary skill sets and roles of your team, and how they relate to the problem you are trying to solve. Are you still looking for other team members? Who is missing from the team, if anyone?

What are your plans for this startup venture this year? Please provide a basic outline below of what you hope to accomplish if you are accepted to the eLab Incubator Program.

Upload your team/startup logo if you have one

If you do not have a logo, a Princeton shield or Tiger will be used as a placeholder.

Team Members

First Name

Last Name

9-Digit PUID

Student Type

Class Year

Grad Year

(In what year of your graduate studies are you currently?)

Undergraduate Major/Department

Graduate Degree/Department

IND Major

University Email

Alternate Email

U.S. Cell Phone #

Why do you want to be in the eLab Incubator?

Do you plan on applying to the 2026 eLab Summer Accelerator Program?

What coursework, internships, or other relevant entrepreneurial activities have you completed? Please list specific courses (and certificates) you have taken at Princeton, if any.

Upload your photo (file must be at least 600 x 600; landscape or square orientation only; avoid blurry, dark photos and screenshots).

Important! ALL team members who wish to be part of the eLab Incubator must complete this "Team Members" section!

How to do this: Once the first team member has completed the section, click the link that says "click here to add another team member" on the right-hand side below this section. A new fieldset will appear where the next team member can add their information. Click the link as many times as needed to accommodate all team members.)

Conditions of Acceptance to the eLab Incubator Program

There are no set meeting times for the eLab Incubator during the academic year (October through April). However, to be considered for the program, you and your team must:

Set a regular team meeting schedule
Submit fall and spring progress reports to eLab Program Manager
(If accepted) Sign the Princeton Entrepreneurial Hub (34 Chambers Street eLab co-working space) Code of Conduct to obtain prox access to the building.

Acknowledge that the funding benefit is not a guarantee and that you must apply for the funds as needed during the program period.

By checking this box, your team agrees to the above terms and conditions.

We have read and accept the terms.

eLab Incubator applications will be reviewed and select students/teams will be asked to meet with Keller Center staff in early-October. Please be prepared for a 15-minute interview with your team.

Thanks for applying!

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