Rev: Ithaca Startup Works
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Ithaca's hub for growing ideas & launching businesses, helping entrepreneurs in all fields. We take no equity. Created by @Cornell @ithacacollege @tc3_official
❄️Listen to Murli Manohar, Co-Founder and CEO of CryoBio, about how Rev is helping him revolutionize the AgTech space and protect crops from frost damage.
🚀 On June 27th, the Prototyping Hardware Accelerator showcased their prototypes and gathered feedback. Teams are now fine-tuning for Networking at Rev: Hardware Demo Day on July 31! Don't miss it! 🖇️ eventbrite.com/e/114136994121…



✨Hear from Suzie Ippolito, founder of SI Brands, about how Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is helping her make brand strategy accessible and affordable.
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is thrilled to welcome 23 teams to the 2025 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator! 🛠️ Rev is buzzing with ideas, prototypes & insights. “This cohort has hit the ground running,” said Director Ken Rother. Read more 👉 revithaca.com/2025-prototypi…

Another year, another fabulous bunch of hardware instructors! 🛠️ We are excited to welcome, from left to right, Maya, Aidan, Kenna, Andrew, Mary, Mojtaba, Margaret, Heisen, and Grace! Stay tuned for our prototyping hardware accelerator cohort team highlights!

🏡We're excited to introduce our new member, Cornerpin! Cornerpin connects properties in the Finger Lakes with home buyers from across the nation. It's an independent brokerage that puts clients first. Read more about Cornerpin and its buyer first model: revithaca.com/cornerpin-join…

🚀 And we’re off! The 2025 Prototyping Hardware Accelerator at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works has officially kicked off. Stay tuned for team highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, and startup progress throughout the summer!

Did you know that being exposed to freezing temperatures for just a few minutes can kill crops? Our newest member, CryoBio, is developing a way to protect crops by creating sprays that shield them from frost damage. Read more about their mission 🖇️ revithaca.com/cryobio-joins-…

📣 We are ONE WEEK away from Networking at Rev: Hardware Demo Day! Network with some of the newest innovative Ithaca startups and enjoy light bites and refreshments. All are welcome and admission is free! RSVP 🖇️ eventbrite.com/e/114136994121…



Missed our Protofacturing info session? Catch the full recording on our YouTube! 💡 Learn how the Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator can elevate your prototype. 🛠️ Apply now through August 1, 2025! youtube.com/watch?v=F66MTD…

Ecolectro, a Rev: Ithaca Startup Works alum, is revolutionizing renewable hydrogen with cost-effective AEM electrolyzers. Partnering with Re:Build, they're accelerating affordable, U.S.-made clean hydrogen. Read more 🖇️ revithaca.com/ecolectro-part…

Getting from prototype to production is an important stage for every hardware business. Hear from Deanna Kocher, the Associate Director of Hardware at Rev, about things startup founders should know when scaling production in this clip from @eCornell.
Entrepreneurs, accelerate your startup! 🏎️ Refine prototypes, engage customers, and secure funding from Aug-Dec. Apply by Aug 1, 2025. Info session: July 15 | 6-7 p.m. ET 🖇️ eventbrite.com/e/124758788193…

"When should I reach out to investors?" is a question every hardware entrepreneur wonders. Hear from Ken Rother, the Director of Rev, and Laila Partridge, founder of the Hardtech Project, about how to build connections with potential investors in this clip from @ecornell_online.
There is a new commercial kitchen in town! Shared Kitchen Ithaca is now open, granting food entrepreneurs access to the 4,000 square foot facility to grow their businesses or startups. Learn more in this article about Shared Kitchen Ithaca: ow.ly/brGZ50WaKQS


💼 The Women in Entrepreneurship Networking Night celebrated the women of Ithaca's entrepreneurial ecosystem, featuring exciting pitches from various startups. We hope to see you on July 31 at 6:00 PM for Networking@Rev: Hardware Demo Day! More info here: eventbrite.com/e/networkingre…




Our Rev member, Madeira Trading LLC, recently visited wild-harvested açaí suppliers in Brazil! 🇧🇷 "We only buy wild harvest açaí because it is a way to keep the forest standing and local people in their original land," said founder Erika Kliauga.



SI Brands, founded by Susie Ippolito, helps entrepreneurs with brand strategy. Their AI-enhanced product, The One Brand Strategy (TOBS), is designed for solopreneurs and early-stage founders. Learn more about SI Brands 🖇️ revithaca.com/si-brands-join…

Join us for Networking@Rev: Women in Entrepreneurship — an evening of powerful conversations and community building. 📅 Wednesday, June 11 🕕 6–8:30 p.m. ET 📍 Rev: Ithaca Startup Works | 314 E. State St. 🫂 All are welcome — RSVP today! eventbrite.com/e/networkingre…



Want to learn how to tell your brand’s story effectively to build awareness, credibility, and investor interest? Join us for a session about PR for startups led by Melissa Musiker DNS '03 former Sr. Director of Intl Public Affairs at McDonald’s 🖇️ bit.ly/3GjUdDo
