Rev: Ithaca Startup Works

10/19/2026

Rev member ClearLeaf is putting down new roots across Latin America!

ClearLeaf has received product registration for GotaBlanca 0.05 SL, its sustainable, non-toxic crop protection technology, in Guatemala. The fungicide is already approved for use in the country’s large melon sector, with additional crops in line for approval.

GotaBlanca can be applied up to the day of harvest without a re-entry period, helping growers protect crops while keeping harvest schedules on track. The technology has also seen commercial success in Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Congrats to the ClearLeaf team on this exciting next step! 🌱

10/14/2026

Dog days of Rev aren't just exclusive to summer 🐕🦴

10/12/2026

Rev Hardware Accelerator alum CLYTE is expanding its toolkit from hardware to AI landing among the Top 100 teams in the Build with Gemini XPRIZE 🔬

CLYTE was selected among the top 100 teams from more than 1,400 submissions. Originally building physical tools for pre-clinical biomedical labs, the team is now expanding into software with Sophie (Soφ 4.5), an AI specialist for biomedical and life-science research and development.

Congratulations to the CLYTE team! We’re excited to see where they take Sophie next.

09/24/2026

These Rev members are GROWING! Sprouting up as finalists in Rochester, NY for the 2026 Grow-NY Summit 🌱

CryoBio is developing an affordable way to protect crops from frost, helping farmers reduce losses as extreme weather becomes more common.

Frost Methane works with livestock farmers to turn manure into an opportunity, reducing methane emissions while creating new revenue through carbon credits.

BudBreak Innovations, a 2025 Manufacturing Accelerator alum, is building autonomous farming robots designed to help farmers better understand and manage their crops.

Come support these teams as they pitch for the chance to win the $1 million grand prize at the Grow-NY Summit!
Register for the Summit here: https://web.cvent.com/event/79cfc10f-5fcb-44c0-9ae2-7acd1e1cb413/summary

09/23/2026

Ursa Space is reaching for the stars! 💫

Rev stardom alum Ursa Space, a geospatial intelligence company, has secured $27.9 million in new equity financing, adding to a series of funding milestones as the company continues to grow its satellite data and analytics platform.

From its roots in Ithaca to supporting applications across national security, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and more, Ursa Space continues to make an impact in the rapidly evolving geospatial technology space.

Read the full story:

Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is a business incubator space in Ithaca, NY. We offer business mentorship, workspace, and startup resources for any new or growing business that will create jobs in the community.

09/22/2026

Rev: Ithaca Startup Works member SimpliFed is expanding and the Ithaca community is helping power that growth.

SimpliFed recently raised $10.8 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round and is on track to serve 5% of all U.S. births in 2026. Founded by Cornell alum Andrea Ippolito '07, the Ithaca-based company is working to improve maternal health and baby feeding support for families nationwide.

For Ippolito, Ithaca’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, academic talent, and supportive community have played an important role in building both the company and a life here.

Read the full story: https://www.revithaca.com/with-the-power-of-community-simplifed-grows-in-ithaca/

09/21/2026

Another month, another successful Networking Night at Rev!

Thank you to all who attended, listened to pitches, grabbed a "byte" and met some new faces!

Didn't "cache" us at this Networking Night? RSVP for our next one, Food and Ag Innovation, on October 8th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networkingrev-food-ag-tickets-1981029844593

09/17/2026

09/17/2026

Our neighbors at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works want to help you leverage your next trade show! Friday, September 25 | 12 - 1 p.m. ET, register at https://bit.ly/4yyL9QS

Whether you’re attending your first trade show or looking to improve your approach, this workshop will provide actionable insights

09/16/2026

From drone-based inventory solutions to a robot tackling w**d management, these founders are building some seriously innovative hardware. Check out the August Startup Cornell Podcast, featuring Rev Prototyping Hardware Accelerator startup founders Doris Xu and Katrina Davis.

Doris and Katrina share the stories behind their successes and failures, along with actionable advice for building and growing a business. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🖇️ https://eship.cornell.edu/news/startup-cornell/