Drexel Startups Fund
About the program · 1 linked sources
Pitch competition hosted by the Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship. Up to $25,000 awarded per cycle to one or more competitors. Non-dilutive prizes classified as competition awards. Runs Fall and Spring cycles. Finalists undergo a 6-10 week due diligence period with student teams before presenting to the Selection Committee. Winners receive mentorship, incubator space in Baiada Institute, and introductions to angel and VC funding from the alumni network.
Also known as: Startups Fund
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-06-24); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$25,000
Prize
Equity
None
Application
Semiannual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-06-24
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Application and Timing
Fall and Spring cycles. Spring 2026: applications due Feb 27, due diligence Mar 30-Jun 5, awards announced early June.
Participants
Drexel University students and recent graduates.
Funding and Equity
Up to $25,000 total per cycle (non-dilutive prize). No equity taken. Winners must pay taxes on prize awards.
Recent Activity
- 2026 (Spring): Spring cycle underway. Applications closed Feb 27. Awards expected June 2026.
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Verification Gaps
- Historical winners and specific prize allocations per cycle not documented.
- Number of cycles completed to date not specified.
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Evidence
- 2026-06-24-drexel-startups-fund
- Drexel University Startup Intelligence Report
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