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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.
More Ways to Connect
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
Former business owners and advisors share what sellers truly think about timing, buyers, negotiations, and legacy in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition...
To help founders navigate everything from sourcing to storytelling, the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship partnered with Johnnie Yu of Listen Ventures to deliver a three-part CPG Workshop Series...
NYU alumni from eight schools were honored in 11 of the 20 categories out of this year's Forbes 30 Under 30!...
More News
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Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: The Seller’s Perspective
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The CPG Founder’s Journey: Lessons from the Concept-to-Cart Workshop Series
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NYU Alumni Featured in 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30
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Innovation & ambition on full display at Pitch Power Hour
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Diving into CPG Startups, From Concept to Cart
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NYU Among Fast Company’s Top 10 Schools Advancing Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Google x NYU: AI tools to accelerate your startup journey
HIGHLIGHTS
3/21-3/22 | ETA 2-Day Executive Intensive
Entrepreneurship doesn’t always start from scratch. For many founders, the fastest path to ownership is acquiring an existing, profitable business and stepping in as its leader. Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: A Proven Path to Ownership is a premium, two-day, in-person intensive designed for entrepreneurs who want to understand, evaluate, and pursue this powerful alternative to building from zero.
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!
