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The Cube (Clarkson Ignite)

Also known as: Cube Student Business Incubator

Clarkson University · Potsdam, NY

The Cube is Clarkson Ignite's exclusive student business incubator program. Admission is highly competitive, with only one to three businesses earning a spot each semester following a pitch event. Selected ventures receive full-time support and resources including dedicated project space, alumni mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding to attend off-campus competitions. Operated since 2018 by the Shipley Center for Innovation and Clarkson Ignite.

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Quick fit check

  • Indirect support only
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

Key numbers

Funding range

$0 – $0

Grant Access, Mentorship

Equity

None

Application

Rolling

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-03-27

High confidence

Application and Timing

Pitch event each semester. Applications via Clarkson Ignite. 1-3 businesses selected per semester.

Participants

Open to any dedicated student entrepreneur at Clarkson regardless of year, major, or background. Competitive admission via pitch event each semester.

Funding and Equity

Indirect funding support: access to ignition grants (Shipley Center), business plan competition winnings, investor connections (Point Positive angel network). No equity taken. Dedicated project room in Innovation Hub for up to two semesters. Funding to attend off-campus competitions.

Recent Activity

2026: Nuovo (Ethan Flamand, Rocco Albanese) actively in Cube. KLAW Industries (Cube graduate) secured NYSDOT approval, millions in funding, opened production facility. Four of five winning teams at 2023 NCRBPC were Cube participants.

Known startups and winners

Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.

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KLAW Industries

Clarkson University

Program portfolio

Eco-friendly cement replacement (Pantheon) from Clarkson Cube incubator; NYSDOT-approved with millions in funding and a production facility in NYS.

Nuovo

Clarkson University

Program portfolio

Beverage industry alternative from Clarkson Cube with multiple business plan competition and Project Expo prizes.

Verification Gaps

  • Total number of ventures incubated since 2018.
  • Cohort size distribution year over year.
  • Follow-on outcomes (funding raised, revenue, jobs created) for all Cube ventures.

The Cube

Known Ventures

  • KLAW Industries — Eco-friendly cement replacement (Pantheon). NYSDOT-approved, millions in funding, production facility in NYS. Most notable Cube success story.
  • Nuovo — Beverage industry alternative maximizing flavor and health. Multiple BPC and Project Expo prizes.
  • Multiple other ventures across health, safety, agriculture, and technology sectors.
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News & articles

News articles and official sources documenting The Cube (Clarkson Ignite) at Clarkson University.

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