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New York Institute of Technology
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New York Institute of Technology (NYIT / New York Tech) is a private research university founded in 1955, with primary campuses in Old Westbury, NY (Long Island — 1,050 acres) and New York City (Manhattan, Upper West Side). Total enrollment of ~6,877 (Fall 2024). Known for engineering, computing sciences, architecture, and management programs.
Include. NYIT has the most comprehensive entrepreneurship infrastructure of any institution in this vault outside the major research universities (Columbia, Cornell, NYU). The combination of a certified physical incubator (ETIC, since 2015), a new $5M venture fund with academy programming (2025), and School of Management entrepreneurship center provides an unusual depth of infrastructure for a university of ~7,000 students. The $5M venture fund is a particularly strong signal — most universities of this size have no such fund. The NESTS program's early output (30 startups in 6 months) suggests tangible execution. The institution is positioned to be a candidate once the Venture Fund produces a documented portfolio.
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-22); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
At a glance
Indexed programs
3
All currently active
Top direct funding
$5,000,000
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy + NYIT Venture Fund
Equity
Mixed equity terms
Program mix
2
Entrepreneurship Center · Incubator
Programs to explore
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3 programs indexed
Incubator
Also: ETIC, NYIT ETIC
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funding range
- Last activity
- 2026-01-01
- Participants
- Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students +more
- Verification
- Verified
Entrepreneurship Center
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Entrepreneurship CenterAlso: NYIT CES, NYIT School of Management Entrepreneurship Center
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funding range
- Last activity
- 2024-09-01
- Participants
- Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
- Verification
- Partially Verified
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy + NYIT Venture Fund
Entrepreneurship CenterAlso: NYIT Startup Academy, NYIT Venture Fund
$5,000,000
funding range
- Last activity
- 2025-12-01
- Participants
- Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students +more
- Verification
- Verified
From students
Be the first student from New York Institute of Technology to post a startup.
Post a startupFunding and Equity
Unique among institutions in this vault: NYIT operates a $5M university-managed venture fund that invests directly in student, faculty, and alumni startups. The fund is governed by an investment advisory committee. Specific check sizes, stage focus, and equity terms are not yet publicly disclosed (fund launched 2025). ETIC provides subsidized space and resources without taking equity. CES offers prizes and grants without equity.
Recent Activity
2026 (scheduled): B.S. in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Applied AI launches. 2025 (Oct): Startup Tech Central opens. 2025 (May): Academy + Venture Fund announced. 2025 (Fall): First NESTS FlyOff Demo Day with 5 winning startups. 2024-2025: ETIC continues operations with 8 tenant partners. 2024: CES page updated.
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
BRYGE AI
New York Institute of Technology
ADHD communication assistant by NYIT alum Rebecca Koniahgari (M.S. '17).
Chroma Projections
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center.
GPT Energy
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
Greentech ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
LinkSync
1st place
placement
New York Institute of Technology
2025 NYIT NESTS FlyOff winner; auto-graded programming education.
March Antoni Racing Corp.
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
PeopleCare.ai
New York Institute of Technology
AI healthcare navigation startup by NYIT alum Paolo Narciso (B.S. '08).
Play for All Media
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
POM Portal
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
ReliefSync
1st place
placement
New York Institute of Technology
2025 NYIT NESTS FlyOff winner; AI headache relief.
Robots Lab
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
Robotics education ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
Sound Damp
New York Institute of Technology · Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy + NYIT Venture Fund
Patented noise-canceling device by Inaya Sayed. NESTS FlyOff winner (Fall 2025) at NYIT's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Academy.
Standard Bots
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
Robotics ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
Symbol
1st place
placement
New York Institute of Technology
2025 NYIT NESTS FlyOff winner; athletic footwear.
TG Innovations
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
VitaPath
1st place
placement
New York Institute of Technology
2025 NYIT NESTS FlyOff winner; post-hospital patient care.
Historical winners (research notes)
- Sound Damp — Inaya Sayed. Patented noise-canceling device. NESTS FlyOff winner (Fall 2025).
- VitaPath — Alisha Karim & Nicholas Stewart. Post-hospital patient care. NESTS FlyOff winner.
- Symbol — Sofoklis Sarellis. Athletic footwear. NESTS FlyOff winner.
- ReliefSync — Ishaan Singh & Ashwin Thomas. AI-powered headache relief. NESTS FlyOff winner.
- LinkSync — Divya Thiruveedhi. Auto-graded programming education. NESTS FlyOff winner.
- PeopleCare.ai — Paolo Narciso (B.S. '08). AI healthcare navigation.
- BRYGE AI — Rebecca Koniahgari (M.S. '17). ADHD communication assistant. Silver Stevie Award 2025.
- Chroma Projections — ETIC tenant partner (projection/display technology).
- GPT Energy — ETIC tenant partner (energy/greentech).
- March Antoni Racing Corp. — ETIC tenant partner.
- Play for All Media — ETIC tenant partner.
- POM Portal — ETIC tenant partner.
- Robots Lab — ETIC tenant partner (robotics education).
- Standard Bots — ETIC tenant partner (robotics).
- TG Innovations — ETIC tenant partner.
Research gaps & things to verify
Missing Information
- NYIT Venture Fund check sizes, stage focus, and equity terms
- First portfolio companies from the Venture Fund
- Current (2023-2026) operational status of CES Summer Incubator, Elevator Pitch, and Business Plan Competition
- Total student startup capital raised through university programs
- ETIC tenant startup outcomes (graduations, funding rounds, exits)
- NYIT's specific participation in NYBPC (recent winners)
More about this ecosystem
New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech)
News & articles
3 news articles and official sources documenting entrepreneurship programs, winners, and activity at New York Institute of Technology.
3 sources
Official sources(3)
NYIT Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Sources
New York Institute of Technology
# NYIT Center for Entrepreneurial Studies Sources NYIT Center for Entrepreneurial Studies page (School of Management) with co-curricular programming, pitch competitions, summer incubator, and student club support. Academic program pages confirm B.S. in Entrepreneurship/Innovation/AI (launching 2026-2027), Technology Entrepreneurship minor (15 credits), and Esports Management certificate.
# NYIT ETIC Sources NYIT ETIC page and partner listing. 8,000 sq ft state-certified incubator on Old Westbury campus. Facilities include cybersecurity, bioengineering, energy, nanofabrication, and rapid prototyping labs. 8 named tenant partners. Director: Dr. Michael Nizich. NASA contract for student-built prototypes.
NYIT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy Sources
New York Institute of Technology
# NYIT Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy Sources NYIT news release (May 16, 2025) announcing the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy with $5M Venture Fund. Includes NESTS course, Startup Tech Central (maker space, opened Oct 2025), Technology Entrepreneurship minor. Long Island Press profile (Jan 2026) confirming 30 startups produced in first 6 months. Named FlyOff winners: Sound Damp, VitaPath, Symbol, ReliefSync, LinkSync.
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