Applications Open for the Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator at Rev: Ithaca Startup Works
Accelerate your physical product startup from prototype to production – apply now.
Applications close August 1, 2025
Are you an entrepreneur ready to refine your prototype and are preparing for initial manufacturing runs? Rev: Ithaca Startup Works invites you to immerse yourself in protofacturing!
The accelerator will be hosted virtually beginning in late August through December 2025. Select teams will receive development support and access to Rev’s prototyping facility and engineering team. The program is free and open to the public.
Rev’s Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator guides product teams through refining their initial prototypes to create an engineering prototype, while continuing to engage in customer discovery and securing funding for the upfront manufacturing costs of physical products.
The program offers four unique tracks with tailored content and instruction:
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Classic Track: Open to innovators in any field, the classic track provides foundational training across industries.
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AgTech Track: Agriculture technology startups are immersed in specialized training and connected to experts and potential partners within the agriculture industry.
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ClimateTech Track: Climate tech startups are placed in a like-minded cohort, matched with clean energy and clean tech mentors, and learn from guest speakers in the field.
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MedTech Track: Medical device startups receive mentorship and networking connections with experts working in the medical field.
Applications are now being accepted for all tracks of the 2025 Protofacturing Hardware Accelerator!
Note: Digital platforms, applications, and other software programs are not eligible unless paired with a physical product that you intend to develop in our program.
Questions about the program can be directed to rev@revithaca.com.