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Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences

Ithaca, New Yorkcornell.edu

Overview

The Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences is a business incubator at Cornell University that supports the commercialization of life science technologies developed by university faculty, staff, and students. The center provides laboratory and office space, business planning support, and facilitates connections with investors to help startup companies grow to the point of attracting significant outside investment.

Year Founded

2011

Portfolio Companies

3

Investments

Kevin M. McGovern Family Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Persista Bio Inc.Oct 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
ProtogenixJan 2023AcceleratorCo-investor
ArcScanFeb 2015Series ACo-investor

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HeadquartersIthaca, New York
Year Founded2011

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