OVERVIEW

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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David Restrepo on Essential Tools and Resources for Entrepreneurs

By: David Restrepo (NYU Stern ’22) | Venture: Coachy Starting a venture can feel like sailing into uncharted waters. As someone building Coachy, a gamified career development app, I understand...

The Journey of SkipReturns: Challenges & Triumphs

By: Maneesh Karnati (NYU Stern ’21) | Venture: SkipReturns Building SkipReturns has been a journey marked by both technical and personal hurdles. Each challenge has not only tested our resilience...

The Collective Impact on Sizzle’s Journey

By: Dilan Mehta (NYU CAS ’25) | Venture: Sizzle: Shop Recipes! About 7 months ago, I began working closely with several key individuals who have profoundly influenced the development and...

Hugh Daly: KPIs and Product Prioritization at PressKit.ai

By: Hugh Daly (NYU Stern ’25) | Venture: PressKit.ai Embarking on my journey as a Stern Venture Fellow (SVF) has been an incredibly enriching experience. As I work on my...

Stedi Health: Revolutionizing Balance Training to Impact Longevity

By: Carleigh McFarlane (NYU Stern ’23) | Venture: Stedi Health At Stedi Health, our mission is clear: to help people maintain their balance and prevent life-threatening falls through our...

Yashish Hirani on Navigating Uncertainty

By: Yashish Hirani (NYU CAS ’24) | Venture: Moira Labs Starting a new venture is a thrilling yet humbling experience that pushes you to your limits and often beyond. As...

The Spark: Birthvue’s Origin Story

By: Helene Rutledge (NYU Stern ’97) It’s common knowledge that the US healthcare system has many problems. Despite spending more than any other country in the world, $4.7 trillion —...

Founder Friday | An interview with Tiffany Lee

About:Tiffany Lee (CAS ‘23) is the founder of Pieonair, which aims to combat isolation and burnout within the entrepreneurial space. Read Lee’s interview to learn more about her entrepreneurial...

DermOnDemand is Transforming the Landscape of Employer-Based Dermatology Care

By: Dr. Ross Kopelman (Stern ‘12, Tandon ‘15) As dermatology stands on the precipice of a transformative era, it’s clear that the future is centered around making care more accessible...
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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
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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

APPLICATION CLOSING

DEADLINE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 1 @ 11:59 PM EST

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See NYU's top startups
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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

Final Pitch Off & Awards

Friday, April 26th