09/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2025 14:31
Cornell Tech welcomes 11 new startups to its campus this September through its Runway Startups Program - with ventures tackling challenges that range from agricultural robotics and energy systems to fertility care, global trade compliance, and AI safety.
To date, more than 120 companies have launched from the Runway program - run by the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute - and together have a combined valuation of more than $1 billion and have created over 700 jobs in New York City. This year's cohort builds on that momentum with founders who pair deep technical expertise with a drive to translate research into real-world impact.
The Runway Startup Postdoc Program supports Ph.D. founders from leading universities and research institutions worldwide. The Spinouts Program comprises teams of former Cornell Tech master's students, with each team receiving a $100,000 Startup Award at the end of each academic year through the Studio program. This year, a runner-up, Reforma, was also recognized with in-kind support - office space and Runway mentorship. Founders in these tracks accelerate their companies with expert guidance from Cornell Tech faculty and industry advisors led by the Runway team.
Read more on the Cornell Tech website.