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Applications are now open for the third cohort of Dairy Runway, a FREE, virtual Cornell-hosted entrepreneurship program that supports food entrepreneurs and dairy innovators with early-stage ideas for value-added dairy products using New York State cow milk.

The program is open to any dairy entrepreneur or food innovator located in New York or New England with an idea for a new, value-added, cow milk-based dairy product.

Applications for the Summer 2024 cohort are now open through 5 p.m. ET on June 5, 2024. Participants will be selected the week of June 17, and the virtual course will run from July 8 to August 8. Apply now.

Attend an Information Session

Register for a virtual information session for an inside look at the application process, timeline, and other program specifics, and get your questions answered by the Dairy Innovation team.

Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions:

• Wednesday, May 8, 4-5 p.m. ET
• Thursday, May 23, 10-11 a.m. ET
• Wednesday, May 29, 4-5 p.m. ET

About the Dairy Runway Program

Up to 10 teams will be selected into each Dairy Runway cohort to participate in a free, virtual course that is approximately six weeks long and combines self-directed online learning activities with Zoom-based class meetings and one-on-one instructor check-ins. Program participants who complete the online course advance to the Kitchen Incubator stage and gain access to invaluable resources, including:

Cornell Entrepreneurs in Residence to provide individualized mentorship, guidance, and business coaching.

Fully funded access to Cornell’s food processing facilities to bring your innovative ideas to life.

Support from Cornell’s Food Science technical experts in developing your prototype.

Questions? Contact dairyinnovation@cornell.edu.

This program is funded by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Dairy Promotion Order and administered by Cornell’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement.