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Partnerships

Driven by our Innovation for Impact Fund

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Partnering to Turn Knowledge Into Impact

At Cornell Atkinson, we see partnerships as essential to turning research into real-world impact. Through our Innovation for Impact Fund, we collaborate with NGOs, companies, and government agencies to advance solutions to the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges. By connecting Cornell’s research strengths with partners on the front lines of climate, energy, food, and One Health, we aim to shape the policies, practices, and innovations that will define a more sustainable future.

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Our Partners

We partner with organizations ready to move ideas into action. Whether you’re a corporation, NGO, or policymaker, we offer opportunities to collaborate with Cornell researchers, co-develop solutions, and pilot new approaches to complex sustainability challenges. Together, we bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and implementation, accelerating progress where it matters most. Contact us if you would like to learn more.

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Featured Projects

Petrochemical oil refineries smog smoke stacks and polluted dirty skies over carbon pollution fossil fuel industry refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas

Methane & Hydrogen Leaks

Refining measurement techniques to track and reduce climate-warming gas emissions

How we're working with EDF

Direct Air Capture Database

Driving a database to track the progress of technological developments in the Direct Air Capture (DAC) industry

How we're working with RMI
Drought-stricken Folsom Lake, California

Drought Modeling

Advancing predictive tools to assess drought risks in variable climates and improve water scarcity responses

How we're working with WTW
Macropis nuda female wild bee

Wild Bee Prediction Tool

Using ecosystem indicators to map and guide wild bee monitoring and protection

How we’re working with Walmart Foundation
A young calf is one of many studied at the Cornell University Ruminant Center, which contributed data to the RuFaS tool. (Agency 29/Hill + Valley Creative)

Ruminant Farms Systems Modeling Tool

Evaluating the environmental and economic impacts of dairy farm practices through a farm modeling tool

How we’re working with a network of 20 organizations
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New York Outcomes Fund

Scaling regenerative agriculture through outcomes-based financing in New York’s Great Lakes region

How we’re working with NY farmers

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