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TigerLaunch
Also known as: Princeton TigerLaunch
Princeton University · Princeton, NJ
World's largest student-run startup competition. Founded and organized by the Princeton Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club). Open to student founders globally — not limited to Princeton. Multiple rounds culminating in a final competition with substantial cash prizes.
2024 winners collectively received $60,000 in cash plus the Howard Cox Prize. Non-dilutive awards — no equity taken.
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$0 – $60,000
Non Dilutive Grant
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Global
Last activity
2024
High confidence
Application and Timing
Annual competition. Applications typically open in fall. Rounds during the academic year.
Participants
Student founders worldwide (undergraduate and graduate). Princeton students organize and often participate.
Funding and Equity
2024: $60,000 total cash prizes + Howard Cox Prize. Non-dilutive. No equity.
Recent Activity
- 2024: Winners announced with $60K prize pool.
- Ongoing: Annual cycles continue.
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Admit Yogi
Princeton University
TigerLaunch competition winner from Princeton Entrepreneurship Club pipeline.
Alto
Princeton University
TigerLaunch competition winner; Princeton student venture competition alum.
CIMU
Princeton University
TigerLaunch competition winner from Princeton's student-run startup competition.
Groover
Princeton University
TigerLaunch competition winner; Princeton student venture competition alum.
LineLeap
Princeton University
TigerLaunch competition winner; Princeton student venture competition alum.
Meetingbird
Princeton University
Scheduling startup; past Princeton TigerLaunch winner (world's largest student-run startup competition).
SwineTech
Princeton University
Ag-tech venture; past Princeton TigerLaunch winner documented on the official competition site.
WaiveTheWait
Princeton University
TigerLaunch competition winner; Princeton student venture competition alum.
Historical winners (research notes)
- CIMU — 2024 winner
- Admit Yogi — 2024 winner
- WaiveTheWait — 2024 winner
- Alto (was Perch Capital) — Past winner
- LineLeap — Past winner
- Groover — Past winner
- Meetingbird — Past winner
- SwineTech — Past winner
Verification Gaps
- Total number of applicants annually.
- Breakdown of prize distribution.
- International participation metrics.
- Post-competition outcomes for winners.
TigerLaunch
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News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting TigerLaunch at Princeton University.
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