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Startup Directory
startups
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Manufacturing in outer space -
AI predictive logistics for defense -
3D printers -
Manufacturing for composite parts -
Materials for nuclear power -
Faster computer processor -
Plant-based fur -
Robots to build resilient housing -
Gallium nitride on diamond wafers -
Precision oncology for solid tumors -
Robot intelligence -
Green hydrogen production -
Industrial tactile sensing -
Convert carbon dioxide into aviation fuel -
Ammonia production pathway -
Help factories create and manage a flexible workforce -
Biology platform for new materials -
Unattended retail platform for food -
Hydration drink -
Particle analysis of suspended solutions -
Airplanes that anyone can fly -
Post-prostatectomy urological devices -
Drones for cargo logistics -
Nanofiltration for protein and semiconductor manufacturing -
Customize alcohol spirits for taste and aroma -
Directional microphones -
High performance low carbon materials -
Nitride semiconductor power amplifier -
Smart glasses for vision impared -
Efficient ISO and FDA compliance -
Natural products for control of invasive species -
Convert methane into eco-friendly plastics -
3D printing for healthcare supplies -
Wildfire detection system -
Unpasteurized Lebanese-style hummus -
Hybrid shoes for men -
Upcycle seafood shell waste -
AI agents for manufacturing -
High-performance semiconductor wafers -
Portfolio of businesses -
Telecom equipment manufacturer -
Plant-based dairy products -
Biotech for immunotherapies -
Physical payment cards -
Implantable device to prevent seizures -
Electric vehicle charging -
MEMS sensor devices -
Medical device -
Pashi SeedSoftware for factory management -
Medical device manufacturer
A directory of 50 startups founded by Cornell University alumni, organized by industry, funding stage, and location — each listed with its founders, description, and links. Compiled and updated by Big Red AI.
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