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NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge
Also known as: NYU EC, Berkley Center Entrepreneurs Challenge, NYU Stern Entrepreneurs Challenge
New York University · New York City, NY
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- Takes equity
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$75,000 – $75,000
Convertible Note
Equity
Equity taken
Application
Annual
University Wide
Last activity
2026-05-01
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge
NYU's premier venture competition and accelerator, run by the Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship. 25+ years running. Three parallel tracks with $75K seed funding each via KISS agreements.
- Prize pool: >$225K per cycle (3 x $75K)
- Tracks: New Venture, Technology Venture, Healthcare & Biomedical Venture
- Structure: Oct-May cycle; workshops, bootcamps, coaching -> Semifinals (25 teams) -> Final Pitch-Off (12 teams)
- Open to: All NYU students, alumni, faculty, staff
- Instrument: KISS (Keep It Simple Security) agreements
- Track record: 94% of 2022-23 winners obtained additional funding
2026 winners: Systema Med (Grand Prize), STARDUST, VenueHopper, ChopChop Eats.
Notable alumni: Diddo, Pepper, Muse Tax, Kinvolved (acquired by PowerSchool), Vital Audio Systems, Revelio Labs.
Assessment
Major university pitch competition with substantial prize pool ($225K+) and strong outcomes (94% follow-on funding). The three-track structure (New Venture, Tech, Healthcare/Biomedical) provides focused pathways. The KISS agreement structure is founder-friendly. 25+ year track record demonstrates maturity.
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Evidence
Berkley Center website confirms prize structure, tracks, application process, and 2026 winners. FAQ page provides details on KISS agreements and eligibility. 94% follow-on funding stat from published outcomes data.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge at New York University.
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# NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge Sources NYU Stern Berkley Center page for the Entrepreneurs Challenge. $225K+ total prize pool (3 tracks x $75K). KISS agreement structure. 25+ years running. Open to all NYU students, alumni, faculty, staff. 94% of 2022-23 winners raised additional funding. 2026 winners: Systema Med, STARDUST, VenueHopper, ChopChop Eats.