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NJIT Lean Startup Summer Accelerator
Also known as: NJIT Summer Accelerator, Lean Startup Summer Accelerator
New Jersey Institute of Technology · Newark, NJ
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$3,000 – $3,000
Fellowship
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2025
High confidence
NJIT Lean Startup Summer Accelerator
Program Type
accelerator
Institutional Scope
NJIT and Northern NJ region. Primarily serves NBMC finalists and selected teams.
Description
Summer accelerator program focused on customer discovery and Lean Startup methodology. Entry prize for NBMC winners, described as $25,000 value per team of no-cost training. Participants receive Innovation Acceleration Fellowships ($3K) to support work on ventures during the summer. Structured programming in partnership with NJIAC and Martin Tuchman School of Management. Prepares teams for NJIT Venture Fund, angel network, and external capital. Confirmed operational 2024-2025 cycle.
Key Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | Summer cohort |
| Value | ~$25K per team (no-cost) |
| Fellowships | $3K Innovation Acceleration Fellowships |
| Pipeline | NBMC winners → Summer Accelerator → Venture Fund |
| Methodology | Lean Startup / customer discovery |
Resources Provided
- Structured accelerator curriculum
- Customer discovery training
- Mentoring from NJIAC and MTSM faculty
- Fellowship funding ($3K)
Funding Details
$3K non-dilutive fellowships per team. No equity taken by accelerator.
Curriculum / Structure
Annual summer cohort following NBMC finals (spring).
Eligibility
NBMC finalists and selected NJIT-affiliated teams.
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