Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge
About the program · 1 linked sources
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.
Also known as: Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge, Seiman Venture Challenge
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.
Key numbers
Funding range
$15,000
Grant
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-04-10
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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.
Corely
$15,000
prize won
Hofstra University
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
AI-powered physician networking platform for clinical collaboration. 2026 Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge second-place winner ($6K).
Switchstix
$6,000
prize won
Hofstra University
Adjustable lacrosse stick system for youth players. 2026 Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge second-place winner ($6K).
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
- Prior year prize amounts and winners not documented
- Number of applicants and selection rate not disclosed
Program details
Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge
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Evidence
- 2026-06-22-hofstra-seiman-venture-challenge
- Hofstra University Startup Intelligence Report
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge at Hofstra University.
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Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge Program Page
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Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge Program Page
Official page for the Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge, sponsored by Evermore Games LLC. 2026 prizes: $15K 1st, $6K 2nd, $4K 3rd plus mentoring sessions with Mike Seiman. Documents 2026 winners (Corely, Switchstix, Rounds), application schedule (March 2-27, 2026), competition date (April 10, 2026), and rules. Open to all Hofstra students, no equity taken, no company required.
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