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eLab Student Accelerator Page

Official eLab program page and supporting news articles. eLab is a credit-bearing student accelerator established in 2008. Fall teams narrowed to ~15 in spring. Top teams receive $5K investment. 17th cohort in 2025. Program director Greg Ray.

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eLab Student Accelerator Page

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Official eLab program page and supporting news articles. eLab is a credit-bearing student accelerator established in 2008. Fall teams narrowed to ~15 in spring. Top teams receive $5K investment. 17th cohort in 2025. Program director Greg Ray.

Claims Supported

  • Since 2008, 17th cohort in 2025.
  • 33 teams in fall 2025 (record), 15 advance to spring.
  • $5K investment for top spring teams.
  • Credit-bearing through Johnson School (NBA 6230/6330).
  • Prerequisites in entrepreneurship courses.
  • Over 40 alumni mentors.
  • Alumni startups have raised millions (e.g., SimpliFed $10M, StaffOnTap $125K, Chamak $100K).

Evidence Limits

  • $5K investment per top team; number of teams funded not specified.
  • Total alumni ventures and aggregate funding not fully listed.

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