At a glance
Indexed programs
4
All currently active
Top direct funding
$1,000,000
NJ FAST Fintech Accelerator
Equity
Mixed equity terms
Program mix
4
Business Plan Competition · Academic Program · Incubator
Programs to explore
Compare funding, equity, and timing before you apply.
4 programs indexed
Accelerator
NJ FAST Fintech Accelerator
AcceleratorAlso: NJ FAST, New Jersey Fintech Accelerator at Stevens
$1,000,000
funding range
- Last activity
- 2026
- Participants
- External Startups, Undergraduate Students +more
- Verification
- Verified
Incubator
$5,000
funding range
- Last activity
- 2026
- Participants
- Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students
- Verification
- Verified
Academic Program
—
funding range
- Last activity
- —
- Participants
- Undergraduate Students
- Verification
- Verified
From students
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Post a startupKnown startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Blitz
Stevens Institute of Technology · Launchpad@Stevens
Stevens Launchpad alumni startup; Y Combinator-backed.
Fulament
Stevens Institute of Technology · Launchpad@Stevens
Stevens Launchpad alumni startup reporting $1.6M ARR.
Perl Street
Stevens Institute of Technology · Launchpad@Stevens
Stevens Launchpad alumni startup.
Sutro
Stevens Institute of Technology · Launchpad@Stevens
Stevens Launchpad alumni startup backed by Sequoia Capital.
TheraV
$10,000
prize won
Stevens Institute of Technology · Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition
Soft robotic exoglove for hand therapy. 2026 Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition winner at Stevens Institute of Technology ($10K top prize).
More about this ecosystem
Stevens Institute of Technology
Institution Type
university (private, technology-focused)
Location
Hoboken, New Jersey
Description
Stevens Institute of Technology has a comprehensive and maturing entrepreneurship ecosystem centered on Launchpad@Stevens (selective 12-month student startup incubator, $36M+ combined valuation, $100M+ value created, no equity taken), the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition ($17.5K prizes, 11th annual), and the NJ FAST fintech/insuretech accelerator (state-designated Strategic Innovation Center, up to $1M equity investments, 17+ portfolio companies). The Office of Technology Commercialization & New Ventures recently launched an Express Startup License and Innovation Access program (Feb 2026) to streamline research commercialization. The Center for Entrepreneurship Education, directed by Dr. Mukundan Iyengar, coordinates the ecosystem. Notable Launchpad alumni startups include Perl Street and Blitz (Y-Combinator), Sutro (Sequoia Capital-backed), and Fulament ($1.6M ARR).
Sources / Evidence
- Stevens Institute of Technology — Startup Infrastructure Research Report — consolidated research report
- 2026-06-23-stevens-launchpad — Launchpad@Stevens official page
- 2026-06-23-stevens-ansary-competition — Ansary Competition 2026
- 2026-06-23-stevens-nj-fast — NJ FAST fintech accelerator
- 2026-06-23-stevens-express-license — Express License & Innovation Access
- 2026-10-08-stevens-istem — iSTEM@Stevens official page.
Source Paths
Tags
stevens, hoboken, new-jersey, private, technology, engineering, fintech, launchpad, nj-fast, ansary
News & articles
5 news articles and official sources documenting entrepreneurship programs, winners, and activity at Stevens Institute of Technology.
5 sources
News & articles(2)
Stevens Express Startup License & Innovation Access — Stevens News
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Stevens Express Startup License & Innovation Access — Stevens News
# Stevens Express Startup License & Innovation Access Source: https://www.stevens.edu/news/stevens-institute-of-technology-announces-two-new-programs-to-support — captured 2026-06-23. Two new programs (Feb 2026) from OTC/NV: Express Startup License (streamlined IP for startups) and Innovation Access (clear IP terms for industry collaboration). Part of Stevens 2032 strategic plan. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/stevens-institute-of-technology/sources/2026-06-23-stevens-express-license.md`
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NJ FAST Fintech Accelerator — Stevens News
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NJ FAST Fintech Accelerator — Stevens News
# NJ FAST Fintech Accelerator at Stevens Source: https://www.stevens.edu/news/stevens-to-host-nj-fast-fintech-accelerator — captured 2026-06-23. State-designated Strategic Innovation Center. Partnership: Stevens + NJEDA + Prudential + Plug and Play. Up to $1M equity investments in 15%+ of companies. $17.5M from NJEDA. Two cohorts/year, 10-15 startups. 17+ current portfolio companies. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/stevens-institute-of-technology/sources/2026-06-23-stevens-nj-fast.md`
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Official sources(3)
Launchpad@Stevens — Official Program Page
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Launchpad@Stevens — Official Program Page
# Launchpad@Stevens Source: https://www.stevens.edu/school-engineering-science/undergraduate-studies/launchpad — captured 2026-06-23. Selective 12-month student startup incubator/accelerator. Director Dr. Mukundan Iyengar. $36M+ combined valuation, 20+ active incorporated initiatives. Scholl Awards. Startup Garage in library. No equity taken. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/stevens-institute-of-technology/sources/2026-06-23-stevens-launchpad.md`
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iSTEM@Stevens
Official iSTEM page. A startup pathway begun with a $1 million commitment in 2019 from Emilio A. Fernandez, with further funding in 2024. The page reports $5 million of venture capital raised by student-led companies, 20 or more ventures, and 69 students since inception.
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Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 — Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 — Stevens Institute of Technology
# Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 Source: https://www.stevens.edu/news/innovation-expo-2026-one-day-four-years-in-the-making — captured 2026-06-23. 11th annual competition, part of Innovation Expo. $10K/$5K/$2.5K prizes. 2026 winner: TheraV (soft robotic exoglove for stroke rehab). **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/stevens-institute-of-technology/sources/2026-06-23-stevens-ansary-competition-2026.md`
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