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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ·University
At a glance
Indexed programs
3
3 currently active
Top direct funding
$8,000
Pirates Pitch Startup Competition
Equity
No equity on indexed programs
Program mix
3
Student Entrepreneurship Center · Accelerator · Business Plan Competition
Research verdict
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3 programs indexed
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Emerald Editor
$8,000
prize won
Seton Hall University · Pirates Pitch Startup Competition
AI video editing platform. 2026 Seton Hall Pirates Pitch first-place winner ($8K) founded by Will Martin.
MacroChef
$3,000
prize won
Seton Hall University · Pirates Pitch Startup Competition
2026 Seton Hall Pirates Pitch third place ($3,000); AI nutrition cooking app.
PURE
$4,500
prize won
Seton Hall University · Pirates Pitch Startup Competition
2026 Seton Hall Pirates Pitch second place ($4,500).
Seton Hall University
Institution Type
university (private, Catholic)
Location
South Orange, New Jersey
Description
Seton Hall University has a mature entrepreneurship ecosystem anchored by the Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) in the Stillman School of Business, founded in 2003 by director Susan Scherreik (ROI-NJ Top 10 Entrepreneurship Influencer 2022, President's Award 2024, Innovate 100 Leader 2025). The CIE has raised $2.15M+ since inception and runs a structured venture pipeline: Pirates Pitch Startup Competition ($16K total, $8K top prize, 16th annual in 2026) feeding into the Pirates LaunchPad Summer Accelerator (8 weeks, up to $2K per venture, 7th cohort in 2026). The CIE also founded and administers UPITCHNJ (statewide collegiate competition in partnership with Nokia Bell Labs) and hosts a large high school outreach competition ($50K+ in cash/scholarships, 320+ applicants from 22 states & 6 countries). Seton Hall is the first Associate member of the NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub, providing research commercialization training with $1.5K-$305K funding pathways.
Sources / Evidence
- 2026-06-23-shu-research-report — consolidated research report
- 2026-06-23-shu-pirates-pitch-2026 — Pirates Pitch 2026 winners
- 2026-06-23-shu-launchpad-2026 — LaunchPad Summer Accelerator 7th cohort
- 2026-06-23-shu-icorps-hub — NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub announcement
- 2026-06-23-shu-high-school-pitch — High School Pirates Pitch 2025
Source Paths
Tags
seton-hall, shu, south-orange, new-jersey, private, catholic, cie, stillman, pirates-pitch, launchpad, upitchnj
News & articles
4 news articles and official sources documenting entrepreneurship programs, winners, and activity at Seton Hall University.
4 sources
News & articles(4)
High School Pirates Pitch 2025 — Seton Hall News
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High School Pirates Pitch 2025 — Seton Hall News
# Ten High School Entrepreneurs Compete for $50K in Pirates Pitch 2025 Source: https://www.shu.edu/business/news/ten-teens-compete-for-50k-in-seton-hall-pirates-pitch.html — captured 2026-06-23. 11th annual high school pitch competition. $50K+ in cash and scholarships. 320 applicants from 22 states and 6 countries. 10 finalists compete live during Global Entrepreneurship Week. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/seton-hall-university/sources/2026-06-23-shu-high-school-pitch.md`
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Seton Hall Joins NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub — Seton Hall News
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Seton Hall Joins NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub — Seton Hall News
# Seton Hall Joins NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub Source: https://www.shu.edu/business/news/seton-hall-joins-nsf-innovation-corps-northeast-hub.html — captured 2026-06-23. First Associate member of NSF I-Corps Northeast Hub. Access to Propelus training ($1,500 stipend) and follow-on funding ($50K-$305K). Faculty teams already participating (green tea antibiotic resistance project). **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/seton-hall-university/sources/2026-06-23-shu-icorps-hub.md`
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Seventh Annual Pirates LaunchPad Summer Accelerator — Seton Hall News
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Seventh Annual Pirates LaunchPad Summer Accelerator — Seton Hall News
# Pirates LaunchPad Summer Accelerator Source: https://www.shu.edu/business/news/entrepreneurs-apply-for-pirates-launchpad-today.html — captured 2026-06-23. 7th annual 8-week summer accelerator (May 29–July 24, 2026). Up to $2,000 non-dilutive seed funding per venture. 6 teams accepted. Lean startup methodology. Weekly virtual group meetings + alumni mentor coaching. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/seton-hall-university/sources/2026-06-23-shu-launchpad-2026.md`
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Pirates Pitch 2026 Winners — Seton Hall News
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Pirates Pitch 2026 Winners — Seton Hall News
# Pirates Pitch 2026 — $16K Awarded to Student Startups Source: https://www.shu.edu/business/news/seton-hall-students-win-16k-at-pirates-pitch-2026.html — captured 2026-06-23. 16th annual Pirates Pitch results. Winners: Emerald Editor (AI video, $8K+$500), PURE (fragrances, $4.5K), MacroChef (meal app, $3K). All finalists enter LaunchPad for additional $2K. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/seton-hall-university/sources/2026-06-23-shu-pirates-pitch-2026.md`
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