The eLab Summer Accelerator is an intensive program providing the tools and resources students need to develop and launch their own startup. For nine weeks from early-June to early-August, teams work on their ventures. This includes:

• Meeting with a faculty member to discuss project milestones, deliverables and to create a formal plan of action
• Following a specialized entrepreneurship curriculum presented during a three-day boot camp
• Attending weekly meetings and workshops
• Receiving mentorship and advising from Keller Center faculty, staff, entrepreneurs and technology experts
• Presenting to investors, inventors, experts, and others from the entrepreneurial community at our Demo Day event

Benefits

• Participants will learn how to develop their startup ideas into viable, scalable ventures
• Assignment of experienced mentors in their field, plus one faculty advisor per team
• Targeted workshops and lectures open only to eLab participants
• Networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, legal and accounting services, and investors
• $5000 stipend for each team member
• Business expense account for each team
• Housing on campus
• Co-working space in the Princeton Entrepreneurial Hub

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate Princeton University students at the time of application (applies to returnee team as well as new teams)
• Graduating seniors are welcome
• Graduate students must provide written approval from their faculty advisor prior to committing to the program
• All majors are welcomed and encouraged
• Both for-profit and not-for-profit ventures are encouraged 
• Startup team size: minimum of three and maximum of five Princeton student team members

Key Dates

• November 3, 2022: Frist table C2 (11:30 - 1:30pm)
• November 7, 2022: Application period opens
• November 18, 2022: eLab Info Session (Hub 115, 12:30 - 1:30 pm)
• December 1, 2022: eLab Info Session (Frist MPR A, 12:30 - 1:30 pm)
• February 2, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST: Application deadline
• February 8, 2023: Selected teams contacted for interviews
• February 14 - 16, 2023: Team interviews
• by February 20, 2023: Offers extended
• One week from date of offer: Team acceptance deadline
• March 15, 2023: All team members must be identified
• June 5, 2023: Summer Program Kickoff Barbecue
• August 1 and August 3, 2023: Demo Day presentations

How to Apply

The eLab Accelerator cohort is no larger than eight teams; one of those spots is prioritized for a returnee venture.  As expectations for returnee teams are different than for new teams, a different application is required.  Please choose the appropriate application, New Venture or Returnee Venture.

Applications are closed for summer 2023; be notified when applications open for summer 2024.

Questions?

Contact Stephanie Landers at slanders@princeton.edu or Manda Ryan at mandar@princeton.edu