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Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge

Also known as: Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge, Seiman Venture Challenge

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

Annual venture competition for Hofstra students, sponsored by Evermore Games LLC and administered by the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Previously known as the Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge. Features cash prizes and mentoring sessions with Mike Seiman. No equity taken, no company required to enter.

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Quick fit check

  • Offers direct funding
  • No equity required
  • Currently active
  • Verified by research

Key numbers

Funding range

$4,000 – $15,000

Grant

Equity

None

Application

Annual

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-04-10

High confidence

Prizes

  • 1st Place: $15,000 + 4 mentoring sessions with Mike Seiman
  • 2nd Place: $6,000 + 2 mentoring sessions
  • 3rd Place: $4,000 + 1 mentoring session

Total prize pool: $25,000

Application and Timing

Annual Spring cycle. Applications open early March, close late March. Executive summaries due early April. Live pitches mid-April in ideaHUb. 1-2 minute video application required.

Participants

Open to all current Hofstra undergraduate and graduate students from any major. Team leader and 50% of team must be Hofstra students. Max 5 team members. International and graduate students eligible.

Funding and Equity

Non-dilutive cash grants. Hofstra releases all IP rights to student teams. No equity taken.

Recent Activity

2026 competition held April 10. Three winners: Corely ($15K, service professional platform), Switchstix ($6K, adjustable lacrosse stick), Rounds ($6K, physician networking platform). Run by IIE.

Known startups and winners

Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.

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Corely

$15,000

prize won

Hofstra University

1st placeCompetition winner

Service professional coordination platform connecting clients with vetted home and field service providers. 2026 Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge first-place winner ($15K).

Rounds

$6,000

prize won

Hofstra University

2nd placeCompetition winner

AI-powered physician networking platform for clinical collaboration. 2026 Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge second-place winner ($6K).

Switchstix

$6,000

prize won

Hofstra University

2nd placeCompetition winner

Adjustable lacrosse stick system for youth players. 2026 Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge second-place winner ($6K).

Verification Gaps

  • Prior year prize amounts and winners not documented
  • Number of applicants and selection rate not disclosed

Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge

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