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SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day
Also known as: S4 Demo Day
State University of New York · , NY
The capstone pitch event for the SUNY Startup Summer School cohort. Teams present to a judging panel, and selected winners receive TAF Catalyst Investments and other recognition.
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- Equity terms vary
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$0 – $50,000
SAFE, Convertible Note
Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Annual
System Wide
Last activity
2025-07-30
High confidence
Application and Timing
The 2026 S4 schedule sets Demo Day for July 28, 2026, with required participation for teams seeking Catalyst Investments. Prior year Demo Days were held July 30, 2025, and August 2024.
Participants
S4 cohort teams representing SUNY faculty, students, staff, and affiliated entrepreneurs.
Funding and Equity
The 2025 Demo Day offered up to two TAF Catalyst Investments of up to $50,000 each structured as convertible notes or SAFEs. Prior cycles awarded other non-dilutive awards. Participation in Demo Day alone does not take equity; the equity-like terms apply only to selected Catalyst Investments.
Recent Activity
The 2026 S4 page schedules Demo Day and graduation for July 28, 2026, with office hours and mentoring leading up to the event.
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
Historical winners (research notes)
SupreMEtric is named as a past winner in the supplied research report. Direct winner lists by year were not captured in this pass.
Verification Gaps
- Complete winner list by year and investment amounts.
- 2026 Catalyst Investment terms and whether the offer continues.
SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day
Additional research notesShow
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day at State University of New York.
2 sources
RF SUNY Central Commercialization Stack
Research Foundation for SUNY
Research Foundation for SUNY
RF SUNY Central Commercialization Stack
The RF SUNY technology-to-market page identifies a coordinated portfolio of central programs: S4, TAF, SUNY Venture Advisors, Startup Grant Works, Startup Design Studio, Startup Pitch Lab, and CxO. The current S4 page adds a detailed 2026 curriculum, participation metrics, office hours, and a July 28, 2026 Demo Day and graduation.
Read on Research Foundation for SUNY
SUNY TAF S4 Class of 2025 Catalyst Investment Guidelines
Research Foundation for SUNY
Research Foundation for SUNY
SUNY TAF S4 Class of 2025 Catalyst Investment Guidelines
This two-page formal guideline defines the 2025 relationship among S4 participation, Demo Day, SUNY IP licensing, and TAF Catalyst Investments.
Read on Research Foundation for SUNY