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Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition
Also known as: Ansary Competition, Stevens Ansary Competition
Stevens Institute of Technology · Hoboken, NJ
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$2,500 – $10,000
Non Dilutive Grant
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-05
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition
Program Type
business-plan-competition
Institutional Scope
Stevens Institute of Technology, all schools. Culminates the university-wide Innovation Expo.
Description
Annual pitch competition capping the university-wide Innovation Expo. 11th annual in 2026. Six finalist teams pitch to a panel of judges for seed funding. Part of Stevens' Center for Entrepreneurship Education programming. 2026 event judged by prominent industry figures including Aaron Price (CEO of TechUnited:NJ).
Key Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual since | ~2016 (11th in 2026) |
| Total prizes | $17,500 |
| 1st place | $10,000 |
| 2nd place | $5,000 |
| 3rd place | $2,500 |
| 2026 winner | TheraV (soft robotic exoglove) |
| Finalists | 6 teams |
Resources Provided
- Cash prizes ($10K/$5K/$2.5K)
- Judges' feedback from VCs and industry leaders
- Exposure during Innovation Expo
Funding Details
$17,500 total prize pool. Non-dilutive grants.
Curriculum / Structure
Annual spring cycle. Finalist teams pitch during Innovation Expo (May). Part of senior design project ecosystem.
Eligibility
Stevens undergraduate and graduate students. Typically senior design teams but open to others.
Related Programs
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News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition at Stevens Institute of Technology.
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Stevens Express Startup License & Innovation Access — Stevens News
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Stevens Express Startup License & Innovation Access — Stevens News
# Stevens Express Startup License & Innovation Access Source: https://www.stevens.edu/news/stevens-institute-of-technology-announces-two-new-programs-to-support — captured 2026-06-23. Two new programs (Feb 2026) from OTC/NV: Express Startup License (streamlined IP for startups) and Innovation Access (clear IP terms for industry collaboration). Part of Stevens 2032 strategic plan. **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/stevens-institute-of-technology/sources/2026-06-23-stevens-express-license.md`
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Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 — Stevens Institute of Technology
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Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 — Stevens Institute of Technology
# Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 Source: https://www.stevens.edu/news/innovation-expo-2026-one-day-four-years-in-the-making — captured 2026-06-23. 11th annual competition, part of Innovation Expo. $10K/$5K/$2.5K prizes. 2026 winner: TheraV (soft robotic exoglove for stroke rehab). **Raw capture:** `raw/institutions/stevens-institute-of-technology/sources/2026-06-23-stevens-ansary-competition-2026.md`
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