eLab Summer Accelerator
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