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The Stern Venture Fellows program hosted annually by the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship, is summer accelerator to help full time founders take their startups further faster.

This program is an opportunity for startup founders in a specific industry (the 2024 cohort will focus on the Digital & Software space) to set measurable goals, leverage expert guidance, and receive non-dilutive funding, among other resources, from the NYU Stern and broader NYU network.

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Innovation & ambition on full display at Pitch Power Hour

Eager founders and ambitious innovators came together at the Berkley Center's Pitch Power Hour. Connections were made, teams were formed, and NYU's Entrepreneurial community came closer together!...

Diving into CPG Startups, From Concept to Cart

The Berkley Center kicked off its CPG Workshop Series: From Concept to Cart in partnership with Listen Ventures, bringing founders together to explore what it takes to build and grow a consumer brand...

Google x NYU: AI tools to accelerate your startup journey

The Berkley Center welcomed Google Labs’ Amanda Hyman (MBA Stern ’23) and Christian Samuelson for a deep dive into Gemini and other AI tools for entrepreneurs...

Demystifying Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

Founding a startup isn't the only path to entrepreneurship. At a special panel event hosted in partnership with the Deal Utility, the Berkley Center and a panel of experience experts lifted the veil...

Helanah Warren | Recovering from burnout with Thrive by Design

Replacing a single executive can cost up to 213% of their salary, and burned-out leaders are 2.6x more likely to be actively seeking another role. In our interview with Thrive by Design founder...

SVF 2025 Wraps With Final Showcase and Insights from Calm CEO David Ko

After 10 intense weeks, the 2025 Stern Venture Fellows Summer Accelerator came to a close in an exciting and reflective day. Our cohort of founders were joined by SVF supporter and Calm CEO David Ko...

SVF Founders Learn from Alumni, Hone Their Stories, and Hear Real Talk from VCs

Stern Venture Fellows heard real-world insights from founders Ayman Mukerji Househam, Busayo Ogunsanya, and Ari Williams, crafted compelling pitches with David Dabscheck, and got unfiltered VC advice...

Financial Strategy and Fundraising Fundamentals in the 2025 SVF Accelerator

A day of storytelling and strategy featured investor James Tang, financial expert Lauren Pear (MBA ’15), and PIN Founder & CEO Steph Mui, equipping Stern Venture Fellows with the tools to pitch, plan...

Oliver Spring | Getting the most out of a startup accelerator

Co-Founder of OOSO Sparkling Tea Oliver Spring (NYU Stern '24) reflects on his time in the Stern Venture Fellows program and covers how to make the most of a startup accelerator in his post for the...
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Take your startup further, faster
in NYU's premier venture competition

NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

2025-26 APPLICATION

Deadline:
Sunday, November 30th 11:59 PM EST

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Take your startup further, faster
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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

KICK-OFF &
INFO SESSION

Thursday, October 9th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

Kick off the semester with the Berkley Center
& learn how we can help
take your NYU startup further, faster.

BERKLEY CENTER
INFO SESSION

THURSDAY, September 11TH
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual

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See NYU's top startups face off
for $225K in seed funding

NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

FINAL PITCH OFF

FRIDAY, MAY 2nd
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

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Take your startup further, faster
with NYU's Premier Venture Competition

NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

APPLICATION CLOSING

DEADLINE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 @ 11:59 PM EST

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See NYU's top startups
of Face off for $225K In Seed funding

NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

Final Pitch Off & Awards

Friday, April 26th