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Runway Startup Postdoc Program

Runway Startup Postdoc Program

Funds recent PhDs starting digital technology companies through Cornell Tech Runway postdoctoral startup support.

Between cyclesCornell Tech + Cornell CALSUnited StatesEligible in New York

Cornell Tech and the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute administer the Runway Startup Postdoc Program as a postdoctoral startup incubator for recent PhDs who want to turn digital technology research into a company. The program runs 12-24 months with academic and business mentorship and a first-year package valued at USD 175,000, including salary, research budget, housing allowance, space, and relat…

Digital technology startup formation by recent PhDs, including connective media, health technology, security and privacy, and computer vision.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Other
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: tech.cornell.edu