At a glance
Indexed programs
3
All currently active
Top direct funding
$500,000
Klasko Humanics Innovation Challenge
Equity
No equity on indexed programs
Program mix
3
Business Plan Competition · Innovation Fund · Student Entrepreneurship Center
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Fairleigh Dickinson University
Institution Type
university (private)
Location
Florham Campus (Madison, NJ), Metropolitan Campus (Teaneck, NJ), Vancouver Campus (Canada)
Description
Fairleigh Dickinson University operates New Jersey's first university facility dedicated to entrepreneurial education through the Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (founded 1989). Home to the nationally-ranked Silberman College of Business (AACSB accredited), FDU was the only New Jersey institution named to SUCCESS magazine's Top 50 Entrepreneurial Schools. The entrepreneurship ecosystem includes the Rothman Institute as central hub, FDUPitch business idea competition (feeds UPitchNJ statewide), and the Klasko Humanics Innovation Challenge ($500K fund integrating AI and human-centered healthcare education). Strong veteran entrepreneurship programming through Veterans Launching Ventures (VLV, 842+ participants since 2010).
Sources / Evidence
- Fairleigh Dickinson University — Startup Infrastructure Research Report — consolidated research report
- 2026-06-23-fdu-rothman-institute — Rothman Institute overview, capture date 2026-06-23
- 2026-06-23-fdu-fdupitch-2026 — FDUPitch 2026, capture date 2026-06-23
- 2026-06-23-fdu-competitions — FDUPitch rules & DM competition, capture date 2026-06-23
- 2026-06-23-fdu-humanics-challenge — Klasko Humanics Challenge, capture date 2026-06-23
Source Paths
Tags
fdu, fairleigh-dickinson, madison, teaneck, new-jersey, private, rothman, silberman
News & articles
4 news articles and official sources documenting entrepreneurship programs, winners, and activity at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
4 sources
News & articles(3)
FDUPitch Rules & Digital Marketing Competition — FDU Silberman College
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FDUPitch Rules & Digital Marketing Competition — FDU Silberman College
# FDUPitch Rules & Digital Marketing and AI Innovation Challenge Source: https://www.fdu.edu/academics/colleges-schools/silberman/news-events/competitions/ — captured 2026-06-23. Official Silberman College competitions page documenting FDUPitch rules, deadlines (spring 2026: submit Feb 4, compete March 4, UPitchNJ May 1), judging criteria, and previous winners. Also documents Digital Marketing and AI Innovation Challenge sponsored by Kraus Marketing ($1,000/$500/$300 prizes, 2025 winner Sophia DePol). **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/fairleigh-dickinson-university/sources/2026-06-23-fdu-competitions-page.md`
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Klasko Humanics Innovation Challenge — FDU News
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Klasko Humanics Innovation Challenge — FDU News
# FDU Launches Humanics Challenge Source: https://www.fdu.edu/news/fdu-launches-humanics-challenge/ — captured 2026-06-23. FDU launched Humanics Innovation Challenge November 2025 to integrate human and machine learning in healthcare. Seed gift of $200,000 from Dr. Stephen Klasko; $300,000 raised from other donors ($500K total). Includes Humanics Hub with Healthcare Humanity Lab, Culture-Tech Collision Studio, Creative Disruption Incubator, Storytelling Data Lab. Part of FDU HealthPath Forward strategic initiative. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/fairleigh-dickinson-university/sources/2026-06-23-fdu-humanics-challenge-launch.md`
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FDUPitch 2026 — FDU News
# FDUPitch 2026 Source: https://www.fdu.edu/news/students-compete-in-fdupitch-2026/ — captured 2026-06-23. FDU's annual business idea competition. 2026 winner Easan Ali ($1,000 prize, Umbrella Rental Services), advances to UPitchNJ at Rowan University. Second- and third-place winners David Tavartkiladze (TeamBuilder) and Ourania Rahman (Athena). **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/fairleigh-dickinson-university/sources/2026-06-23-fdu-fdupitch-2026-news.md`
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Official sources(1)
Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship — FDU Silberman College of Business
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Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship — FDU Silberman College of Business
# Rothman Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship — FDU Source: https://support.fdu.edu/giving/cfr/recent-grant-support/rothman-institute-of-innovation-entrepreneurship/ — captured 2026-06-23. Nationally-ranked entrepreneurship institute within FDU's Silberman College of Business. Founded 1989 — NJ's first university facility dedicated to entrepreneurial education. Special focus on family and veteran businesses. Home to Veterans Launching Ventures (VLV) program and Family Business Forum. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/fairleigh-dickinson-university/sources/2026-06-23-fdu-rothman-institute-overview.md`
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