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Programs
The NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge
The Entrepreneurs Challenge is NYU's premier venture competition. Through exclusive workshops, coaching, resources, the Challenge takes NYU startups further faster! Open to ventures across industries, founders compete for more than $225K in seed funding and pro bono services.
Stern Venture Fellows Summer Accelerator
The Stern Venture Fellows (SVF) Summer Accelerator is a 10-week intensive program to elevate a small industry specific cohort of NYU ventures. Each year, Fellows receive industry tailored programming and coaching as well as a $10K personal stipend.
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA@NYU)
The ETA@NYU initiative is a cross-program initiative bringing together students, alumni, executives, and business owners. Through workshops, seminars, and advising, ETA@NYU supports the full lifecycle of ownership through acquisition, succession, and transition.
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Startup advising
Meet 1:1 with seasoned advisors and subject matter experts ready to help each step along your startup journey.
Workshops & Events
From workshops, to full day bootcamps and networking events, there's always something exciting in the works.
Volunteer
Interested in contributing your time and expertise to support NYU Founders? Check out our volunteer opportunities.
NEWS & Insights
NYU’s top startups took the stage at the 2026 Entrepreneurs Challenge Final Pitch-Off, the University’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship. With hundreds of guests in attendance, ventures...
After months of hard work growing their ventures and honing their pitches, the teams of this year's NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge faced the judges for the first time at this year's Semi-Finals! The...
Students from across NYU came together for the 2026 Healthcare Access Hackathon Social Entrepreneurship Challenge, tackling urgent issues from rural care gaps to aging in place and digital mental...
More News
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Introducing the Winners of the 2026 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Meet the Finalists of the 2026 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge
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Inside NYU’s 2026 Healthcare Access Hackathon
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Crafting the Perfect Pitch: Turning Family Need Into a Scalable Business
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Engineering the Future of Regenerative Medicine with ScriptBio AI
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Redefining Bone Healing with NeoBoneSculpt
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A Better Way to Feed Picky Eaters Starts with WonderKid
HIGHLIGHTS
2026 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Winners Announced!
After months of competition, top startups from across NYU took the stage at the Final Pitch-Off of NYU's premier venture competition to face off for funding, recognition, and momentum for what comes next! Get to know all the teams and learn more about the day's events!
Spring 2026 Startup Advising Appointments Available
Appointments are now OPEN for our Spring 2026 Startup Advising Help Desks! Learn the basics of building a startup in our Startup Essentials sessions, or get help for your venture in key topics for founders in 1:1 meetings with industry experts!
