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$575,000
prize won
University of Chicago · Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge
Cancer pathology AI company; $575,000 Rattan L. Khosa First Place Prize at the 2026 Edward L. Kaplan New Venture Challenge (UChicago Booth).
$560,000
prize won
University of Chicago · Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge
2nd place ($560,000) at the 2026 Edward L. Kaplan New Venture Challenge (UChicago Booth).
$300,000
prize won
New York University · NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge
Grand Prize winner at the 2026 NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge, NYU's flagship cross-school venture competition with $300K+ in total prizes.
$200,000
prize won
University of Chicago · John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge
AI decoy agents to fight human trafficking; $200,000 first place at the 2026 Social New Venture Challenge (UChicago).
$185,000
prize won
University of Chicago · Global New Venture Challenge
Drone classification for defense; $185,000 first place at the 2026 Global New Venture Challenge (UChicago).
$150,000
prize won
University of Chicago · Global New Venture Challenge
Computational science for fusion energy; $150,000 first place at the 2026 Global New Venture Challenge (UChicago).
$150,000
prize won
Drexel University · Drexel University Innovation Fund (DUIF)
Orthopedic surgical device startup. Received $150K from the Drexel University Innovation Fund in 2025.
$135,000
prize won
University of Chicago · John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge
Rapid Lyme disease test; $135,000 first place at the 2025 Social New Venture Challenge (UChicago).
$125,000
prize won
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Cozad New Venture Challenge
AI-powered energy management; $125,000 winner at Cozad New Venture Challenge 2026, with a SAFE from Pear VC (UIUC).
$100,000
prize won
University of Miami · USTAAR — University Student Startup Accelerator
Safer running venture; 2025 USTAAR pitch competition winner ($100,000).
$100,000
prize won
University of Miami · USTAAR — University Student Startup Accelerator
2026 USTAAR pitch competition winner ($100,000).
$100,000
prize won
University of Miami · USTAAR — University Student Startup Accelerator
2026 USTAAR pitch competition winner ($100,000).
$100,000
prize won
Northwestern University · VentureCat
Warehouse computer vision startup; $100,000 grand prize winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.
$100,000
prize won
University of Miami · USTAAR — University Student Startup Accelerator
AR for amputees; 2025 USTAAR winner ($100K) and 2024 Rothberg EPIC grand prize ($30K).
$100,000
prize won
University of Miami · USTAAR — University Student Startup Accelerator
Sustainable farming nanoparticles venture; USTAAR winner 2025 and repeat 2026 ($100,000).
$100,000
prize won
Carnegie Mellon University · McGinnis Venture Competition
2026 Carnegie Mellon McGinnis Venture Competition graduate first-place winner ($50K + $100K AWS credits).
$100,000
prize won
Cornell University · Cornell Tech Startup Studio & Startup Awards
AI-powered platform; 2024 Cornell Tech Startup Awards $100K winner.
$100,000
prize won
Cornell University · Cornell Tech Startup Studio & Startup Awards
AI writing assistant; 2024 Cornell Tech Startup Awards $100K winner.
$100,000
prize won
Cornell University · Cornell Tech Startup Studio & Startup Awards
Mental health technology; 2024 Cornell Tech Startup Awards $100K winner.
$100,000
prize won
Cornell University · Cornell Tech Startup Studio & Startup Awards
Document review AI; 2024 Cornell Tech Startup Awards $100K winner.
$85,000
prize won
University of Chicago · College New Venture Challenge
Peer-to-peer payments for Mexico; $85,000 first place at the 2026 College New Venture Challenge (UChicago).
$65,000
prize won
University of Notre Dame · McCloskey New Venture Competition
2026 McCloskey New Venture Competition Grand Prize ($50K) plus Wray-O'Brien Innovation Prize ($5K) and Marmon Most Innovative Venture Prize ($10K); biopolymers from agro-industrial plant waste (Kristin Mannion '12).
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
Repurposes decommissioned EV batteries into portable chargers, power stations, and home energy storage; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K) and 2024 BOSS Finale grand prize ($20K). Founder Jonah Mikesell.
$50,000
prize won
Rice University · Napier Rice Launch Challenge
Personalized cancer diagnostics; Napier Rice Launch Challenge 2026 1st place ($50K); Alexandria Carter, Innovation Fellow.
$50,000
prize won
University of Texas at Dallas · Draper Pitch Competition
Drug delivery to brain; Draper Pitch 2026 alumni winner ($50K).
$50,000
prize won
University of Texas at Dallas · Draper Pitch Competition
3D radioactive contamination mapping; Draper Pitch 2026 graduate winner ($50K).
$50,000
prize won
University of Texas at Dallas · Draper Pitch Competition
AI sales tools; Draper Pitch Competition 2026 undergraduate winner ($50K).
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
Operating system for youth sports; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K); Cohort 4 (2025) finalist. Luke Carrell and Nick Sawyer.
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
Color-changing paint that detects hazardous radiation levels in spacecraft interiors; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K). Includes Zachary Smith.
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
Digital sports playbook platform; Ohio State President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K). Founder Eric Ishekwene.
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
Curated marketplace for vintage resellers; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K). Bria Isaacson and Ritika Chakraborty.
$50,000
prize won
Northwestern University · VentureCat
Smart catheter for hydrocephalus; $50,000 winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
Health and fitness platform that simplifies progress tracking; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K).
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
All-in-one platform supporting caregivers by consolidating tools, resources, and guidance; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K). Includes Sanjusha Gudla.
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
Logistics platform connecting food banks and pantries with volunteers for multistop deliveries; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K). Jack Swartley and Sky Sie.
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
Passive gel tape for microbial contamination detection; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K) and 2025 BOSS Space Ventures winner ($10K). Hannah Myers, Ayden Gardner, Devin Yeager.
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
Browser-based clinical simulator for EMTs and paramedics; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K). Kevin and Nick Ravakhah.
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
SWAN spacecraft-surface disinfection technology to prevent mold on long-duration missions; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) winner ($50K). Ian and Nikolas Harris.
$50,000
prize won
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
At-home screening kit for vaginal health; OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 5 (2026) winner ($50K). Sandy Ilangovan, Ajay Gopalan, Sridurga Karthik.
$40,000
prize won
Temple University
2023 Temple BYOBB Grand Prize winner.
$40,000
prize won
Clemson University · Brook T. Smith Launchpad
Clemson student venture (Lukas Garcia); $25K America's Startup winner and e-Fest $15K prize.
$40,000
prize won
Temple University · Be Your Own Boss Bowl (BYOBB)
Infrastructure intelligence app. 2026 Temple BYOBB Grand Prize winner ($40K + $10K) by Ethan Berg (FOX '20).
$40,000
prize won
Temple University
2024 Temple BYOBB Grand Prize winner.
$36,000
prize won
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Innovation Challenge
2025 UMass Innovation Challenge winner ($36K); kinetic energy harvesting venture.
$35,000
prize won
Rochester Institute of Technology · ROC the Pitch
2025 RIT ROC the Pitch grand prize winner.
$31,000
prize won
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Innovation Challenge
2026 UMass Innovation Challenge winner ($31K); contamination detection startup.
$30,000
prize won
Duke University · Duke Startup Showcase
2026 Duke Startup Showcase Borchardt Grand Prize winner ($30K, undergraduate track).
$30,000
prize won
University of Miami · Rothberg Catalyzer Fund / EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition
Health tech intubation startup; 2026 Rothberg EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition grand prize ($30,000).
$30,000
prize won
Duke University · Duke Startup Showcase
2026 Duke Startup Showcase grand prize winner ($30K, graduate/professional track).
$30,000
prize won
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Change the World Challenge
2026 RPI Faculty Translation Grant ($30K); OntoAgentic AI.
$30,000
prize won
The College of New Jersey · Mayo Business Plan Competition
Student venture founded by Yasaman Galer, Isha Patwardhan, and Livia Minaides. 2025 Mayo Business Plan Competition first-place winner ($30K) at The College of New Jersey.
$30,000
prize won
The College of New Jersey · Mayo Business Plan Competition
Mental health clinician monitoring platform. 2026 Mayo Business Plan Competition first-place winner ($30K) at The College of New Jersey. Founders: Julian Soni and Ansh Kulkarni.
$30,000
prize won
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Change the World Challenge
2026 RPI Catalyst Pre-Seed Award ($30K); gene editing startup.
$25,000
prize won
University of Pittsburgh · Randall Family Big Idea Competition
Neurological surgery instrument combining suction and retraction. 2024 Pitt Randall Family Big Idea Competition Grand Prize winner ($25K).
$25,000
prize won
University of Florida · UF Big Idea Business Plan Competition
2026 UF Big Idea Business Plan Competition winner.
$25,000
prize won
Barnard College · Barnard Startup Summit
2025 Barnard Startup Summit grand prize ($25K) winner.
$25,000
prize won
University of South Carolina · USC Proving Ground: Pitch Competition
USC Proving Ground 2024 grand prize winner (up to $25K seed money).
$25,000
prize won
University of South Carolina · USC Proving Ground: Pitch Competition
USC Proving Ground 2025 grand prize winner (up to $25K seed money).
$25,000
prize won
Yale University · Startup Yale
2026 Startup Yale prize winner; Yale SOM-affiliated venture from the cross-campus competition.
$25,000
prize won
Yale University · Startup Yale
2026 Startup Yale prize winner; Yale SOM-affiliated venture from the cross-campus competition.
$25,000
prize won
Carnegie Mellon University
McGinnis Venture Competition 2026 graduate track second place ($25K + $25K AWS).
$25,000
prize won
Carnegie Mellon University
McGinnis Venture Competition 2026 graduate track co-second place ($25K + $25K AWS).
$22,500
prize won
Purdue University · Purdue New Venture Challenge
2026 Purdue New Venture Challenge First Place + Crowd Favorite ($22,500); medical device for pediatric feeding-tube placement verification.
$20,000
prize won
East Carolina University · Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge
2025 Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge grand prize winner ($20K) at East Carolina University Miller School of Entrepreneurship.
$20,000
prize won
University of Miami · Rothberg Catalyzer Fund / EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition
2024 Rothberg EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition winner ($20,000).
$20,000
prize won
Boston University · $80K New Venture Competition
2026 BU New Venture Competition Social Impact 1st place (Emma Hudson '27).
$20,000
prize won
Boston University · $80K New Venture Competition
2026 BU New Venture Competition General track 1st place (Pranav Sultania '27, Isabella Santarpia '27).
$20,000
prize won
Loyola University Chicago · Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge
Sustainable fashion textiles from cattail plants; $20,000 first place at Loyola's Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge 2023.
$20,000
prize won
The College of New Jersey · Mayo Business Plan Competition
2026 TCNJ Mayo Business Plan Competition 2nd place ($20,000); Riley Rivera, Michael Carnivale, and Anshul Neburi.
$20,000
prize won
Lehigh University · StartUp Lehigh Valley
Water treatment startup; 2025 StartUp Lehigh Valley second runner-up, later funded by Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
$17,500
prize won
Duke University · Duke Startup Showcase
2026 Duke Startup Showcase winner ($10K graduate + $7,500 Dean Yep Jr. Prize).
$16,000
prize won
Texas Christian University · CREATE Accelerator
Silicone bottle boot with Apple AirTag tracker; CREATE 2026 ($16,000 total including Judges' Choice).
$16,000
prize won
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Innovation Challenge
2025 UMass Innovation Challenge winner ($16K); AI nutrition app.
$15,000
prize won
East Carolina University · Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge
2024 Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge grand prize winner ($15K) at East Carolina University.
$15,000
prize won
Hofstra University · Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge
Service professional coordination platform connecting clients with vetted home and field service providers. 2026 Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge first-place winner ($15K).
$15,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati · UC New Venture Championship
Automated instant-quote platform for residential contractors; 2026 UC New Venture Championship winner ($15K).
$15,000
prize won
Pennsylvania State University · Inc.U Competition
College student social community platform. 2026 Penn State Inc.U Competition first-place winner ($15K).
$15,000
prize won
Loyola University Chicago · Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge
Circular-economy sharing app; $15,000 second place at Loyola's Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge 2023.
$15,000
prize won
Purdue University · Purdue New Venture Challenge
2026 Purdue New Venture Challenge Second Place ($15,000).
$15,000
prize won
Rice University · Napier Rice Launch Challenge
AI dental intake platform; Napier Rice Launch Challenge 2026 3rd place ($15K) and audience choice.
$15,000
prize won
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship
3D printer STEM kit venture. 2026 RPI Apex Award winner ($15K). Founded by Sam Kudarauskas '28 and Liam Gavin '26.
$15,000
prize won
University of Connecticut · Innovation Quest (iQ)
Human health venture and 2024 Innovation Quest winner ($15K) at the University of Connecticut.
$14,000
prize won
Texas Christian University · CREATE Accelerator
AI app builder for non-technical founders; CREATE 2026 ($14,000); Colby Clark, MBA.
$13,000
prize won
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
2026 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition Venture Track winner ($13K).
$12,500
prize won
Pennsylvania State University · Nittany AI Challenge
Healthcare billing AI venture. 2026 Nittany AI Challenge first-place winner ($12.5K total awards).
$12,000
prize won
High Point University · Business Plan Competition
2026 High Point University Business Plan Competition 1st place ($12K).
$10,000
prize won
University of South Florida · THRIVE Pre-Seed Award Program
Spring 2026 USF THRIVE Pre-Seed Award top winner ($10,000).
$10,000
prize won
Florida State University · InNOLEvation Challenge New Venture Competition
2025 FSU InNOLEvation Challenge grand prize winner ($10,000); Saiabhinav Devulapalli.
$10,000
prize won
Furman University · Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
Furman Paladin Pitch 2025 Johnny Flynn Award winner ($10K); Jackson Price '25.
$10,000
prize won
Furman University · Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
Sustainable reeds venture; Furman Paladin Pitch 2022 winner ($10K), launched Spring 2025 (Alexa Valdovinos '25).
$10,000
prize won
Florida State University · InNOLEvation Challenge New Venture Competition
2026 FSU InNOLEvation Challenge grand prize winner ($10,000 + People's Choice); Jacob Tarantelli.
$10,000
prize won
Carnegie Mellon University
McGinnis Venture Competition 2026 Social Enterprise Prize winner ($10K + $25K AWS).
$10,000
prize won
Florida State University · InNOLEvation Challenge New Venture Competition
Clothing rental marketplace; 2024 FSU InNOLEvation Challenge winner ($10,000); Kennedy Joy Foristall '24.
$10,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati · UC New Venture Championship
Ventilation system for camper vans; 2023 inaugural UC New Venture Championship 1st place ($10K).
$10,000
prize won
Ohio State University · BOSS: Best of Student Startups
2025 OSU BOSS (Best of Student Startups) Student-Athlete track winner ($10K). Thomas Weis.
$10,000
prize won
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Innovation Challenge
UMass Innovation Challenge prize recipient (~$10K in 2026; also won in 2025).
$10,000
prize won
East Carolina University · Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge
2024 Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge Rural Community Impact Award winner ($10K) at ECU.
$10,000
prize won
Colgate University · TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
2026 Colgate TIA Entrepreneur Showcase $10K winner; plant industry drones/ML.
$10,000
prize won
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
Sensory water bottle with integrated fidgets designed for neurodivergent teens. 2025 Iona Innovation Challenge first-place winner ($10K).
$10,000
prize won
Temple University
2026 Temple BYOBB undergraduate winner ($10K); supply chain platform.
$10,000
prize won
Bentley University · Falcon's Nest Pitch Competition
2025–26 Bentley Falcon's Nest $10K winner; student subleasing platform.
$10,000
prize won
Boston College · Strakosch Venture Competition
2025 Boston College Strakosch Venture Competition 1st place ($10K; Emma Mooney '28).
$10,000
prize won
Duke University · Duke Startup Showcase
2026 Duke Startup Showcase Social Innovation Prize winner ($10K).
$10,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati · UC New Venture Championship
Automated tool for creating and testing short-form creator scripts; 2026 UC New Venture Championship runner-up ($10K). Nick Ginex and Drew Tendler.
$10,000
prize won
Boston University · $80K New Venture Competition
2026 BU New Venture Competition General track 2nd place (Julia Yusupov '25).
$10,000
prize won
Pennsylvania State University
2026 Penn State Inc.U second place ($10K) and Summer Founders cohort.
$10,000
prize won
Duke University · Duke Startup Showcase
2026 Duke Startup Showcase Borchardt Runner-Up ($10K, undergraduate track).
$10,000
prize won
University of Miami · Rothberg Catalyzer Fund / EPIC Engineering Pitch Competition
Citrus disease detection startup; 2024 Rothberg EPIC winner ($10,000).
$10,000
prize won
The College of New Jersey · Mayo Business Plan Competition
2026 TCNJ Mayo Business Plan Competition 3rd place ($10,000); Yarden Merin (Finance) and Jeffrey Ernest (CS).
$10,000
prize won
Loyola University Chicago · Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge
Sustainable medical devices venture; $10,000 third place at Loyola's Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge 2023.
$10,000
prize won
University of Notre Dame · McCloskey New Venture Competition
2026 McCloskey Best Graduate Student-Led Venture ($10K) and Overcoming Adversity Award; wearable device detecting early signs of allergic reactions in children (Tiarnan O'Rourke, ESTEEM).
$10,000
prize won
University of Notre Dame · McCloskey New Venture Competition
2026 McCloskey Best Undergraduate Student-Led Venture ($10K); digital addressing for homes and businesses across Africa (Akhente Borotho).
$10,000
prize won
Northwestern University · Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator
AI purchasing workflow platform; $10,000 winner at Northwestern Jumpstart 2025 and $250K Honors Fund recipient.
$10,000
prize won
Stevens Institute of Technology · Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition
Soft robotic exoglove for hand therapy. 2026 Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition winner at Stevens Institute of Technology ($10K top prize).
$9,500
prize won
Texas Christian University · CREATE Accelerator
Small-batch sourdough bagels; CREATE 2026 ($9,500 total with People's Choice); Olivia Webb.
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge grand prize winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge grand prize winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge grand prize winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
Seton Hall University · Pirates Pitch Startup Competition
AI video editing platform. 2026 Seton Hall Pirates Pitch first-place winner ($8K) founded by Will Martin.
$8,000
prize won
Fordham University
2026 Fordham Pitch Challenge first place ($8K); pencil grip for autism and ADHD.
$8,000
prize won
Duke University · Duke Startup Showcase
2026 Duke Startup Showcase Best in Showcase ($5K) and Climate & Sustainability Prize ($3K).
$8,000
prize won
Wesleyan University
2026 Wesleyan Patricelli New Venture Awards $8K winner.
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
North Carolina State University · VenturePack Challenge
2026 NC State VenturePack Challenge winner ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
High Point University · Business Plan Competition
2026 High Point University Business Plan Competition 2nd place ($8K).
$8,000
prize won
Wesleyan University · Patricelli Center New Venture Awards
2026 Wesleyan New Venture Awards winner ($8K). Founded by Naomi Ivie '27 through the Patricelli Center grant competition.
$7,500
prize won
Texas A&M University · Aggie PITCH
Aggie PITCH 2024 1st place current students ($7,500).
$7,500
prize won
Texas A&M University · Aggie PITCH
Aggie PITCH 2023 1st place former students ($7,500).
$6,000
prize won
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
2026 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Venture Track winner ($6K).
$6,000
prize won
Texas A&M University · Aggie PITCH
Aggie PITCH Spring 2025 1st place ($6,000).
$6,000
prize won
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2024 Iona Innovation Challenge first place ($6K).
$6,000
prize won
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
Special education learning platform; 2026 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Venture Track winner ($6K).
$6,000
prize won
Wesleyan University
2024 Wesleyan Patricelli New Venture Awards $6K winner.
$6,000
prize won
University of Rochester · Charles and Janet Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition
Engineering venture and first-place Forbes Competition winner (2026, $6K) at the University of Rochester. Founded by Hossein Abolhassani.
$6,000
prize won
Wesleyan University
2024 Wesleyan Patricelli New Venture Awards $6K winner.
$6,000
prize won
Syracuse University · LaunchPad Impact Prize
2024 Syracuse Impact Prize first place ($6K).
$6,000
prize won
Wesleyan University
2024 Wesleyan Patricelli New Venture Awards $6K winner.
$6,000
prize won
Texas A&M University · Aggie PITCH
Aggie PITCH Fall 2025 1st place ($6,000) and People's Choice winner.
$6,000
prize won
Bucknell University · Bucknell BizPitch Competition
Self-heating IV bag venture by Elizabeth Malley '26. 2025 Bucknell BizPitch first-place winner ($6K).
$6,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati · UC New Venture Championship
Recovery cream for runners; 2023 UC New Venture Championship 2nd place ($6K).
$6,000
prize won
Hofstra University · Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge
AI-powered physician networking platform for clinical collaboration. 2026 Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge second-place winner ($6K).
$6,000
prize won
Hofstra University · Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge
Adjustable lacrosse stick system for youth players. 2026 Hofstra-Seiman Venture Challenge second-place winner ($6K).
$6,000
prize won
High Point University · Business Plan Competition
2026 High Point University Business Plan Competition 3rd place ($6K); dry shampoo sheets venture.
$5,500
prize won
Texas A&M University · Aggie PITCH
Aggie PITCH Spring 2025 2nd place ($4,000) and People's Choice ($1,500).
$5,500
prize won
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Innovation Challenge
2026 UMass Innovation Challenge prize recipient (~$5.5K).
$5,000
prize won
Clarkson University · North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
2024 Clarkson North Country Regional BPC grand prize ($5,000); learn-to-crochet kits by Emelie Laribee.
$5,000
prize won
Clarkson University · North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
2023 Clarkson North Country Regional BPC grand prize ($5,000); pet feeding solution by Lily Clonan. Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs scholar.
$5,000
prize won
Florida International University · Blackstone LaunchPad at FIU
2026 FIU Blackstone LaunchPad From Idea to Impact first place ($5,000).
$5,000
prize won
University of Connecticut
2024 UConn Get Seeded Demo Day winner ($5K).
$5,000
prize won
Carnegie Mellon University
McGinnis Venture Competition 2026 undergraduate first place ($5K + $25K AWS).
$5,000
prize won
Quinnipiac University · Spring Launchpad Pitch Competition
2025 Quinnipiac Spring Launchpad first-place winner ($5,000) at the M&T Bank Center pitch competition.
$5,000
prize won
Miami University · RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition
Spring 2026 Miami RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition winner ($5K).
$5,000
prize won
Miami University · RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition
Attachable motor that converts manual wheelchairs into powered ones; Fall 2025 Miami RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition winner ($5K).
$5,000
prize won
Duke University · Duke Startup Showcase
2026 Duke Startup Showcase winner ($5K, undergraduate track).
$5,000
prize won
College of Charleston · AI Innovation Challenge
Algal bloom prediction venture; College of Charleston AI Innovation Challenge 2025 first place ($5K).
$5,000
prize won
University of Connecticut
2022 UConn Get Seeded Demo Day winner ($5K).
$5,000
prize won
Duke University · Duke Startup Showcase
2026 Duke Startup Showcase winner ($5K, graduate/professional track).
$5,000
prize won
Boston College · Strakosch Venture Competition
2025 Boston College Strakosch Venture Competition 2nd place ($5K; Juliana Owen '25).
$5,000
prize won
Ohio State University · BOSS: Best of Student Startups
2025 OSU BOSS Space Ventures runner-up ($5K). Rachel Bagim and Shelby Swyt.
$5,000
prize won
Ohio State University · BOSS: Best of Student Startups
2025 OSU BOSS Space Ventures runner-up ($5K). Akshat Shah and Raghava Deivanaathan.
$5,000
prize won
Boston University · $80K New Venture Competition
2026 BU New Venture Competition General track 3rd place (Brian Namnoum '26).
$5,000
prize won
Pennsylvania State University
2026 Penn State Inc.U third place ($5K); combat sports athlete platform.
$5,000
prize won
Quinnipiac University
2025 Quinnipiac Launchpad finalist; student-run investment concept.
$5,000
prize won
University of South Florida · THRIVE Pre-Seed Award Program
Spring 2026 USF THRIVE Pre-Seed Award winner ($5,000); Nicholas Eisengrein founder.
$5,000
prize won
Northwestern University · Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator
Manufacturing data analysis venture; $5,000 winner at Northwestern Jumpstart 2025.
$5,000
prize won
University of South Florida · THRIVE Pre-Seed Award Program
Spring 2026 USF THRIVE Pre-Seed Award winner ($5,000); Darren Booth founder.
$5,000
prize won
University of Notre Dame · McCloskey New Venture Competition
2026 McCloskey Defense Tech Prize ($5K); advanced passive sensors that detect and track drone activity in real time (Joseph Pugsley).
$5,000
prize won
Syracuse University · LaunchPad Impact Prize
Eating-disorder recovery platform. 2025 Syracuse Impact Prize winner ($5K) and Orange Innovation Fund awardee. Founded by Haley Greene '26.
$5,000
prize won
Ohio State University · BOSS: Best of Student Startups
Healthcare platform; 2024 OSU BOSS Finale award ($5K). Vihaan Vulpala, Surya Suresh, Eashan Vytla, Amogh Kuppa.
$5,000
prize won
University of South Florida · THRIVE Pre-Seed Award Program
Spring 2026 USF THRIVE Pre-Seed Award winner ($5,000); Jackson Poynor & Sudeepa Pasupuleeti.
$4,500
prize won
Syracuse University · LaunchPad Impact Prize
2024 Syracuse Impact Prize winner ($4.5K).
$4,500
prize won
Seton Hall University · Pirates Pitch Startup Competition
2026 Seton Hall Pirates Pitch second place ($4,500).
$4,000
prize won
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
2026 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Idea Track winner ($4K).
$4,000
prize won
Syracuse University · LaunchPad Impact Prize
2025 Syracuse Impact Prize second place ($4K); AI credit card tool.
$4,000
prize won
Texas A&M University · Aggie PITCH
Medical technology startup; Aggie PITCH Fall 2025 2nd place ($4,000).
$4,000
prize won
Syracuse University · LaunchPad Impact Prize
2025 Syracuse Impact Prize second place ($4K); adaptive liquid-crystal eyewear.
$4,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati · UC New Venture Championship
Emergency waiting-room management software; 2023 UC New Venture Championship 3rd place ($4K).
$3,500
prize won
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
2026 Harrisburg University launchU Best Overall winner.
$3,500
prize won
Bucknell University
2025 Bucknell BizPitch second place ($3,500); cosmetics venture by Lyric Abdul-Rasheed '26.
$3,000
prize won
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
2026 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Social Impact Track winner ($3K).
$3,000
prize won
Swarthmore College · SwatTank
2025 SwatTank first place ($3,000); gamified menstrual health app.
$3,000
prize won
Syracuse University · LaunchPad Impact Prize
2024 Syracuse Impact Prize winner ($3K).
$3,000
prize won
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
2026 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Social Impact Track winner ($3K).
$3,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati · UC Startup Weekend
K-pop digital card collecting, trading, and battling app; 2026 UC Startup Weekend 1st place ($3K). Natalie Harvey, Varsha Govardhanam, Vivian Comer.
$3,000
prize won
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
2026 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Social Impact Track winner ($3K).
$3,000
prize won
Swarthmore College · SwatTank
2024 SwatTank first place ($3,000); habit-forming mobile app for college students.
$3,000
prize won
Swarthmore College · SwatTank
2018 SwatTank first place ($3,000); online clothing marketplace.
$3,000
prize won
Swarthmore College · SwatTank
2023 SwatTank first place ($3,000); AI-powered emergency vehicle response system.
$3,000
prize won
Seton Hall University · Pirates Pitch Startup Competition
2026 Seton Hall Pirates Pitch third place ($3,000); AI nutrition cooking app.
$2,500
prize won
North Carolina Central University · Eagle Ideas Pitch Competition
Jahmir Hamilton (NCCU) won 1st PNC HBCU Pitch Competition (2023) via Eagle Ideas pipeline.
$2,500
prize won
Clarkson University · North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
2026 Clarkson North Country Regional BPC grand prize ($2,500); medical comfort device by Sophie Kobayashi, Delaney Petri, and Briana Dieckmann.
$2,500
prize won
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
2025 Harrisburg University launchU Best High School winner.
$2,500
prize won
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
2026 Harrisburg University launchU Best College winner.
$2,500
prize won
Temple University
2025 Temple Ideas & Impact innovative winner ($2.5K); educational dialogue game.
$2,500
prize won
Temple University
2025 Temple Ideas & Impact social impact winner ($2.5K); mental health crisis platform.
$2,500
prize won
College of Charleston · AI Innovation Challenge
Academic platform venture; College of Charleston AI Innovation Challenge 2025 second place ($2.5K).
$2,500
prize won
Bucknell University
2025 Bucknell BizPitch third place ($2,500); sustainability venture.
$2,500
prize won
University of Notre Dame · McCloskey New Venture Competition
2026 McCloskey New Venture Competition People's Choice Award ($2,500).
$2,500
prize won
Northwestern University · Jumpstart Pre-Accelerator
AI editing assistant for fiction writers; $2,500 winner at Northwestern Jumpstart 2025.
$2,000
prize won
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
2026 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Idea Track winner ($2K).
$2,000
prize won
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
2026 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Idea Track winner ($2K).
$2,000
prize won
Yeshiva University · YU Innovation Challenge
2025 Yeshiva Innovation Challenge first-place winner ($2,000). Founded by Ruben Mena (Cardozo Law). Record 84 submissions in 2025 cycle.
$2,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati · UC Startup Weekend
Compute-in-memory computer architecture for efficient AI; 2026 UC Startup Weekend 2nd place ($2K). Ezra Wolf.
$1,846
prize won
Bucknell University
2025 Bucknell BizPitch fourth place ($1,846); market research platform.
$1,500
prize won
College of Charleston · AI Innovation Challenge
Drug detection device venture; College of Charleston AI Innovation Challenge 2025 third place ($1.5K).
$1,500
prize won
Bucknell University
2025 Bucknell BizPitch finalist ($1,500); student matching app.
$1,500
prize won
Bucknell University
2025 Bucknell BizPitch finalist ($1,500); AI education tool.
$1,000
prize won
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Change the World Challenge
Cognitive decline tracking venture; Spring 2023 RPI Change the World Challenge winner by Nathan Smith '25 and Anqesha Murray '24.
$1,000
prize won
Ithaca College · Ithaca College Startup Idea Demo Day / Business Pitch Demo Day
Wrestling simulation video game. First-place winner ($1,000) at the 2023 Ithaca College Startup Idea Demo Day.
$1,000
prize won
St. John's University
2025 St. John's JIC winner ($1,000); AI immigrant assimilation app.
$1,000
prize won
Yeshiva University · YU Innovation Challenge
2025 Yeshiva Innovation Challenge second place ($1,000).
$1,000
prize won
Swarthmore College · SwatTank
2026 SwatTank second place ($1,000); social productivity platform described as Strava for studying.
$1,000
prize won
College of Charleston · AI Innovation Challenge
Wellness mocktails venture; College of Charleston AI Innovation Challenge 2025 audience favorite ($1K).
$1,000
prize won
Fairleigh Dickinson University · FDUPitch
Umbrella rental venture founded by Easan Ali. 2026 FDUPitch winner ($1K) at Fairleigh Dickinson University, advancing to UPitchNJ.
$800
prize won
Ithaca College · Ithaca College Startup Idea Demo Day / Business Pitch Demo Day
Custom care packages for homebound patients. Second-place winner ($800) at the 2023 Ithaca College Startup Idea Demo Day.
$800
prize won
Ithaca College
2023 Ithaca College Demo Day second place ($800).
$800
prize won
Ithaca College
2023 Ithaca College Demo Day second place ($800).
$750
prize won
Worcester Polytechnic Institute · GOAT Tank
2025 WPI GOAT Tank 1st place ($750; Calvin Lambert); sports gear maintenance solution.
$750
prize won
Swarthmore College · SwatTank
2026 SwatTank third place ($750); AI-native academic planning platform.
$600
prize won
Ithaca College
2023 Ithaca College Demo Day third place ($600).
$500
prize won
Clarkson University · North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
2023 Clarkson North Country Regional BPC Greatest Commercialization Potential winner ($500 Shipley prize).
$500
prize won
Clarkson University · North Country Regional Business Plan Competition
2023 Clarkson North Country Regional BPC Most Innovative Technology winner ($500 Shipley prize).
$400
prize won
Hofstra University
2025 Hofstra Lion's Den first place ($400).
$400
prize won
Ithaca College
2023 Ithaca College Demo Day fourth place ($400).
$300
prize won
Hofstra University
2025 Hofstra Lion's Den second place ($300); AI catering platform.
$200
prize won
Hofstra University
2025 Hofstra Lion's Den third place ($200).
Grand prize
placement
Temple University · Be Your Own Boss Bowl (BYOBB)
AI-Aware Writing Environment. 2025 Temple BYOBB Grand Prize winner by Megan Kane and Stephen Malkowicz.
Grand prize
placement
Rochester Institute of Technology · ROC the Pitch
2025 RIT ROC the Pitch grand prize winner (local business track); documented in RIT entrepreneurship sources.
Grand prize
placement
University of Florida · UF Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative
2023 UF Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative winner.
Grand prize
placement
University of Florida · UF Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative
2024 UF Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative winner.
Grand prize
placement
University of Maryland, College Park · Pitch Dingman Competition
Fume hood energy efficiency; Pitch Dingman 2023 grand prize.
Grand prize
placement
University of Florida · UF Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative
2022 UF Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative winner.
Grand prize
placement
College of Charleston · Impact X
Smart baby mattress pad venture; College of Charleston Impact X Demo Day winner.
1st place
placement
Baylor University · Baylor New Venture Competition
Baylor New Venture Competition 2012 1st place; Baylor University team.
1st place
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2023 Iona Innovation Challenge first place; OT accessibility gaming project.
1st place
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2022 Iona Innovation Challenge first place; sustainable algae venture.
1st place
placement
Texas A&M University · Texas A&M Ideas Challenge
Texas A&M Ideas Challenge 2020 1st place (Julia Felder, Carmen Gaas).
1st place
placement
Case Western Reserve University · Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition
2025 CWRU Morgenthaler-Pavey Venture Track winner; Franco Kraiselburd (CWR '25).
1st place
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2018 Iona Innovation Challenge first place Technology winner.
1st place
placement
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition
2025 Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition winner at UNC-Chapel Hill.
1st place
placement
Adelphi University
2025 Adelphi Business Plan Competition winner.
1st place
placement
Adelphi University
2025 Adelphi Business Plan Competition winner.
1st place
placement
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Change the World Challenge
2023 RPI Change the World Challenge winner; battery fire safety.
1st place
placement
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition
2025 Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition winner at UNC-Chapel Hill.
1st place
placement
Lafayette College
Local farmer-to-consumer marketplace; 2019 Lafayette Berg Summer Accelerator winner.
1st place
placement
Alfred University
2025 Alfred University AHA! Competition winner; biodegradable phone cases.
1st place
placement
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition
2025 Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition winner at UNC-Chapel Hill.
1st place
placement
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Change the World Challenge
2023 RPI Change the World Challenge winner; documented in RPI entrepreneurship research.
1st place
placement
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Change the World Challenge
2023 RPI Change the World Challenge winner; surgical tech.
1st place
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2020 Iona Innovation Challenge first place by Raymond Carapella.
1st place
placement
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Change the World Challenge
2023 RPI Change the World Challenge winner; documented in RPI entrepreneurship research.
1st place
placement
Adelphi University
2025 Adelphi Business Plan Competition winner.
1st place
placement
University of Rochester · Charles and Janet Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition
2025 Rochester Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition first place.
1st place
placement
Lafayette College
Affordable online tutoring startup; 2019 Lafayette Berg Summer Accelerator winner.
1st place
placement
Baylor University · Baylor New Venture Competition
Baylor New Venture Competition 2022 1st place; Forbes 30 Under 30 (2024).
1st place
placement
Pace University · Pace Pitch Contest
Pace Pitch Contest winner (~2018).
1st place
placement
Sacred Heart University · Pioneer Pitch Competition
First-place winner at Sacred Heart University's inaugural Pioneer Pitch Competition (January 2026). Founded by Rodney Osumo '28.
1st place
placement
Sacred Heart University · Pioneer Pitch Competition
2025-26 Sacred Heart Pioneer Pitch first place.
1st place
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2018 Iona Innovation Challenge first place Social Entrepreneurship winner.
1st place
placement
University of Cincinnati · UC New Venture Championship
Portable music synthesizer; 2024 UC New Venture Championship 1st place.
1st place
placement
Fordham University
2026 Fordham Pitch Challenge Social Impact winner; financial literacy nonprofit.
1st place
placement
St. John's University
St. John's JIC winner; Hult Summer Bootcamp 2025 participant.
1st place
placement
Syracuse University · LaunchPad Impact Prize
2024 Whitman Capstone fall winner.
1st place
placement
New York Institute of Technology
2025 NYIT NESTS FlyOff winner; auto-graded programming education.
1st place
placement
Boston College · Elevator Pitch Competition
2024 Boston College Elevator Pitch 1st place (Emma Mooney '28).
1st place
placement
Clemson University · Brook T. Smith Launchpad
Launchpad Liftoff 2026 first-place winner at Clemson Brook T. Smith Launchpad pitch competition.
1st place
placement
Georgetown University · Bark Tank: The Leonsis Family Prize
Bark Tank 2025 winner; AI voter signature verification.
1st place
placement
Purdue University · Boiler Launch
1st place at BoilerLaunch 2026 (Purdue), the Midwest's largest student-run startup pitch competition, held in Chicago.
1st place
placement
Johns Hopkins University · HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge
Ballet-focused wearable; HopStart 2026 winner.
1st place
placement
Alfred University
2026 Alfred University AHA! Competition winner; plastic-free packaging.
1st place
placement
New York Institute of Technology
2025 NYIT NESTS FlyOff winner; AI headache relief.
1st place
placement
University of Rochester · Charles and Janet Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition
2025 Rochester Mark Ain Business Model Competition first place.
1st place
placement
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition
2025 Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition winner at UNC-Chapel Hill.
1st place
placement
Swarthmore College · SwatTank
MedTech venture for maternity care starting with hysteroscope improvements. 2026 Swarthmore SwatTank first-place winner.
1st place
placement
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Change the World Challenge
Navigation for visually impaired; 2023 RPI Change the World Challenge winner by Sheldon Jackson '23 (also known as Soundscape).
1st place
placement
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · Change the World Challenge
2023 RPI Change the World Challenge winner; navigation for visually impaired.
1st place
placement
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Joan and Chester Luby Pitch Competition
2025 Joan & Chester Luby Pitch Competition winner at UNC-Chapel Hill.
1st place
placement
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Innovation Challenge
UMass Innovation Challenge winner in 2025 and 2026 cohorts.
1st place
placement
Pace University · Pace Pitch Contest
Pace Pitch Contest winner (~2018).
1st place
placement
New York Institute of Technology
2025 NYIT NESTS FlyOff winner; athletic footwear.
1st place
placement
Pratt Institute · Pratt Ignition Lab
Ethical womenswear subscription; 1st place at Pratt Ignition Lab Pitch Competition 2019 (Katherine Jacobson, BFA Fashion Design '18).
1st place
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2021 Iona Innovation Challenge first place.
1st place
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2019 Iona Innovation Challenge first place Social Entrepreneurship winner.
1st place
placement
Baylor University · Baylor New Venture Competition
Baylor New Venture Competition 2013 1st place; Baylor University team.
1st place
placement
St. John's University
2025 St. John's JIC winner; advanced to Hult Prize nationals.
1st place
placement
Boston College · Strakosch Venture Competition
2023 Boston College Strakosch Venture Competition 1st place (Zarah Lakhani '24).
1st place
placement
New York Institute of Technology
2025 NYIT NESTS FlyOff winner; post-hospital patient care.
1st place
placement
Adelphi University
2025 Adelphi Business Plan Competition winner.
2nd place
placement
Lafayette College · Big Idea Pitch Competition
Solar-powered internet for Ecuador; 2024 Lafayette Big Idea Competition runner-up.
2nd place
placement
Sacred Heart University · Pioneer Pitch Competition
2025-26 Sacred Heart Pioneer Pitch second place.
2nd place
placement
University of Rochester · Charles and Janet Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition
2026 Rochester Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition second place.
2nd place
placement
Pratt Institute · Pratt Ignition Lab
Social athletic club; 2nd place at Pratt Ignition Lab Pitch Competition 2019.
2nd place
placement
University of Cincinnati · UC New Venture Championship
IoT device that detects and automates pool chemical needs; 2024 UC New Venture Championship 2nd place. Joe Curtsinger.
2nd place
placement
Baylor University · Baylor New Venture Competition
Baylor New Venture Competition 2018 2nd place; Forbes 30 Under 30 (2021).
2nd place
placement
Fordham University
2026 Fordham Pitch Challenge second place; immersive theatrical events.
2nd place
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
Tendon rehabilitation device developed by Iona student entrepreneurs. 2025 Iona Innovation Challenge second-place finisher.
2nd place
placement
University of Rochester · Charles and Janet Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition
2025 Rochester Mark Ain Business Model Competition second place.
2nd place
placement
Boston College · Elevator Pitch Competition
2024 Boston College Elevator Pitch 2nd place (Lucas Schmidt '26).
3rd place
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
Wrist stabilizer that helps users clasp jewelry independently. 2025 Iona Innovation Challenge third-place finisher.
3rd place
placement
Purdue University · Boiler Launch
3rd place at BoilerLaunch 2026 (Purdue), hosted by The Anvil in Chicago.
3rd place
placement
University of Rochester · Charles and Janet Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition
2025 Rochester Mark Ain Business Model Competition third place.
3rd place
placement
Sacred Heart University · Pioneer Pitch Competition
Third-place Pioneer Pitch winner (Alyssa Flanders '27); food-service venture.
3rd place
placement
University of Rochester · Charles and Janet Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition
2026 Rochester Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition third place.
3rd place
placement
University of Rochester · Charles and Janet Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition
2025 Rochester Forbes Entrepreneurial Competition third place.
3rd place
placement
University of Cincinnati · UC New Venture Championship
Communications platform for student-athletes, coaches, and parents; 2024 UC New Venture Championship 3rd place.
3rd place
placement
Northwestern University · VentureCat
World's smallest electronics lab; 3rd place at Northwestern VentureCat 2025.
3rd place
placement
Boston College · Elevator Pitch Competition
2024 Boston College Elevator Pitch 3rd place (Henry Wang '25).
3rd place
placement
Fordham University
2026 Fordham Pitch Challenge third place; vegan BIPOC makeup brand.
Finalist
placement
Yale University · Startup Yale
Startup Yale 2025 finalist; AI 3D home design venture.
Finalist
placement
University of Maryland, College Park · Pitch Dingman Competition
Authorship API; Pitch Dingman 2025 finalist.
Finalist
placement
Yale University · Startup Yale
Startup Yale 2025 finalist; AI speech therapy venture.
Finalist
placement
Yale University · Startup Yale
Startup Yale 2025 finalist; AI language learning venture.
Finalist
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2025 Iona Innovation Challenge Promising Prototype; sneaker restoration device.
Finalist
placement
University of Texas at Dallas · Draper Pitch Competition
Draper Pitch Competition 2026 finalist.
Finalist
placement
University of Texas at Dallas · Draper Pitch Competition
Draper Pitch Competition 2026 finalist.
Finalist
placement
Baylor University · Baylor New Venture Competition
Baylor New Venture Competition 2019 top-10 finalist; Forbes 30 Under 30 (2021).
Finalist
placement
University of Texas at Dallas · Draper Pitch Competition
Draper Pitch Competition 2026 finalist.
Finalist
placement
University of Maryland, College Park · Pitch Dingman Competition
K-12 decision-making platform; Pitch Dingman 2025 finalist.
Finalist
placement
Iona University · Iona Innovation Challenge
2025 Iona Innovation Challenge Fan Favorite; AI activity recommendation app.
Finalist
placement
University of Pittsburgh · Randall Family Big Idea Competition
2024 Pitt Randall Family Big Idea Competition co-fourth place finisher.
Finalist
placement
University of Texas at Dallas · Draper Pitch Competition
Draper Pitch Competition 2026 finalist.
Finalist
placement
University of Connecticut · Innovation Quest (iQ)
Innovation Quest finalist; UConn student venture.
Finalist
placement
Syracuse University · LaunchPad Impact Prize
2026 ACC InVenture Prize Syracuse qualifier.
Finalist
placement
Yale University · Startup Yale
Startup Yale 2025 finalist.
Finalist
placement
Pennsylvania State University
2026 Penn State Inc.U finalist; biodegradable hair accessories.
Finalist
placement
Pennsylvania State University
2026 Penn State Inc.U finalist; spinning cup pong game.
Finalist
placement
Yale University · Startup Yale
Startup Yale 2025 finalist.
Princeton University · TigerLaunch
TigerLaunch competition winner from Princeton Entrepreneurship Club pipeline.
Princeton University · TigerLaunch
TigerLaunch competition winner; Princeton student venture competition alum.
University of Notre Dame · McCloskey New Venture Competition
2026 McCloskey New Venture Competition Community Impact Award winner.
Purdue University · Purdue New Venture Challenge
2026 Purdue New Venture Challenge prize winner.
Johns Hopkins University · HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge
HopStart 2025 winner.
Princeton University · TigerLaunch
TigerLaunch competition winner from Princeton's student-run startup competition.
Virginia Commonwealth University · da Vinci Center Demo Day
Consumer goods venture; da Vinci Center Demo Day alum.
Johns Hopkins University · HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge
HopStart 2025 winner.
Northwestern University · VentureCat
GLP-1 tracking app; Consumer Products & Services track winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.
Northwestern University · VentureCat
Construction design review automation; Energy & Sustainability track winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.
Indiana University · Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge
Facilities data analytics; 2023 Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge winner at Indiana University.
Princeton University · TigerLaunch
TigerLaunch competition winner; Princeton student venture competition alum.
Purdue University · Purdue New Venture Challenge
2026 Purdue New Venture Challenge prize winner; student belonging platform.
Princeton University · TigerLaunch
TigerLaunch competition winner; Princeton student venture competition alum.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Cozad New Venture Challenge
Solar-powered mesh broadband nodes; Cozad New Venture Challenge winner and Illinois Ventures portfolio company (UIUC).
University of Notre Dame · McCloskey New Venture Competition
2026 McCloskey New Venture Competition Most Innovative Venture winner.
Johns Hopkins University · HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge
HopStart 2025 MedTech winner.
University of Notre Dame · McCloskey New Venture Competition
2026 McCloskey New Venture Competition Catholic Mission Award winner.
Indiana University · Clapp IDEA Competition
Student venture (Aspen Villas team); 2026 Clapp IDEA Competition winner at Indiana University.
Florida International University · Pitch Competitions at FIU
Preterm birth technology; FIU Hult Prize campus round winner, advances to national summits.
Indiana University · Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge
AI predictive-maintenance venture; 2026 Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge winner (Indiana University).
State University of New York · SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day
Past SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day winner and TAF Catalyst Investment recipient.
Northwestern University · VentureCat
Carbon-neutral leather grown from kombucha; Social Impact track winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.
Indiana University · Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge
2025 Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge winner at Indiana University.
Georgetown University · Bark Tank: The Leonsis Family Prize
Tariff support platform; Bark Tank portfolio venture.
Georgetown University · Bark Tank: The Leonsis Family Prize
Vintage clothing AI search; Bark Tank portfolio venture.
Loyola University Chicago · Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge
Sustainable business venture; Abrams Sustainable Business Challenge winner 2022 and 1871 Women Tech Founders participant (Loyola).
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Cozad New Venture Challenge
AI-powered violin/music learning platform; Cozad New Venture Challenge winner and iVenture Accelerator participant (UIUC).
Johns Hopkins University · HopStart: Hopkins New Venture Challenge
HopStart 2025 MedTech winner.
Princeton University · TigerLaunch
TigerLaunch competition winner; Princeton student venture competition alum.
$556,000
prize won
Rochester Institute of Technology
Breast cancer detection; RIT Venture Fund portfolio with $556K NSF and $100K NYS.
$500,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati · UC Venture Lab
3D-printed anatomical models; $500K+ raised; UC-affiliated venture.
$420,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati · UC Venture Lab
Emergency resuscitation device; $420K raised; UC-affiliated venture.
$400,000
prize won
Rochester Institute of Technology
RIT Venture Creations 2024 graduate with $400K+ raised; plant-based cheese.
$300,000
prize won
East Carolina University · Pirate Entrepreneurship Fund
Pirate Entrepreneurship Fund investee ($300K); founded by Justin Turner '21 (ECU alum).
$250,000
prize won
University of Chicago · George Shultz Innovation Fund
Medical device venture; $250,000 George Shultz Innovation Fund investee 2026 (UChicago).
$250,000
prize won
University of Chicago · George Shultz Innovation Fund
$250,000 George Shultz Innovation Fund investee 2026 (UChicago).
$250,000
prize won
University of Chicago · George Shultz Innovation Fund
Diamond semiconductor materials; $250,000 George Shultz Innovation Fund investee 2025 (UChicago).
$210,000
prize won
Indiana University · IU Ventures
Networking platform for performing artists; IU alumni venture that raised $210K+ via the IU Angel Network.
$200,000
prize won
University of Chicago · George Shultz Innovation Fund
EEG-based seizure prediction; $200,000 George Shultz Innovation Fund investee 2025 (UChicago).
$150,000
prize won
Morgan State University · NSF I-Corps at Morgan State University
Modular hydroponic system; $150K total funding (NSF I-Corps + DSU competition).
$150,000
prize won
University of Chicago · George Shultz Innovation Fund
Quantum computing hardware; George Shultz Innovation Fund investee ($150K) that raised an $8.8M seed round (UChicago).
$125,000
prize won
Cornell University · eLab Student Accelerator
Nurse staffing platform; Cornell eLab alum with $125K+ in non-dilutive funding.
$100,000
prize won
Cornell University · eLab Student Accelerator
Trade finance startup; Cornell eLab alum backed by $100K accelerator funding.
$30,000
prize won
Fordham University
Caffeinated popcorn brand; Fordham Early-Stage Venture Program first investment ($30K).
Finalist
placement
Boston University · Summer Accelerator
2026 BU NVC semi-finalist and Summer Accelerator cohort (Mark Lucas '26).
Finalist
placement
Brandeis University · Spark Program
2022 Brandeis Spark Program finalist.
Finalist
placement
Brandeis University · Spark Program
2022 Brandeis Spark Program finalist.
Finalist
placement
Brandeis University · Spark Program
2022 Brandeis Spark Program finalist.
Finalist
placement
Brandeis University · Spark Program
2022 Brandeis Spark Program finalist.
Finalist
placement
Brandeis University · Spark Program
2022 Brandeis Spark Program finalist.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Maroon Venture Partners Fund
Maroon Venture Partners portfolio company; UMass-linked food venture.
Texas Tech University · Texas Tech Accelerator
Phone case company; Texas Tech Accelerator cohort 7; founder Abigail Rosilier (Rawls business management).
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Rochester Institute of Technology
RIT Venture Creations 2024 graduate with $1M+ raised; smart-farm platform.
Boston University · Summer Accelerator
2025 BU Summer Accelerator cohort (Meritxell Ortodo '26).
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
AMPS incubator tenant at Albany College of Pharmacy.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU augmented-reality spinout behind the HoloAnatomy mixed-reality anatomy platform; CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio.
Northeastern University · IDEA: Northeastern University's Venture Accelerator
IDEA venture accelerator portfolio company at Northeastern University.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Ohio State University · Summer Catalyst
Clinical trial navigation venture; OSU Summer Catalyst 2026 participant. Adam Roberts and Hari Kasi.
Cornell University · eLab Student Accelerator
Legume-based snack company; Cornell eLab alum with $1M NSF support.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company.
Johns Hopkins University · Blaze Awards & President's Venture Fellowship
RNA nanoparticle cancer therapy; President's Venture Fellowship 2024.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company.
Georgetown University · Summer Launch Incubator
Gut microbiome treatment venture; Summer Launch Incubator 2025 cohort.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · TE 598: Accelerating Deep Tech Enterprises
Wearable kidney-disease monitor; TE 598 deep-tech accelerator team that advanced to mHUB Chicago (UIUC).
Texas Christian University · CREATE Accelerator
Mobile offline English learning for Rwanda; CREATE 2025 funded venture.
University of Cincinnati · Bearcat Ventures
In-home physical therapy app; UC Venture Lab graduate and Bearcat Ventures portfolio company (co-founder Abby McInturf).
University of Connecticut
Cybersecurity startup; UConn Summer Accelerator alum.
Texas A&M University · Startup Aggieland
Startup Aggieland venture.
Texas A&M University · Startup Aggieland
Startup Aggieland venture.
Boston College · SSC Venture Partners
SSC Venture Partners portfolio company; sleep and wellness products.
University of Texas at Austin · Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition
Beverage brand; TVLIC alumni.
Boston College · SSC Venture Partners
SSC Venture Partners portfolio company; phone-free app.
Cornell University · Cornell Tech Runway Startup Postdoc Program
Infectious disease genomics startup; Cornell Tech Runway portfolio company.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator
Art agency connecting collectors to artists; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).
Stevens Institute of Technology · Launchpad@Stevens
Stevens Launchpad alumni startup; Y Combinator-backed.
Northeastern University · IDEA: Northeastern University's Venture Accelerator
IDEA venture accelerator portfolio company at Northeastern University.
Fordham University
Backpack company; Fordham Pitch Challenge alum.
Boston University · Summer Accelerator
2025 BU Summer Accelerator cohort.
University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator
Continuous cotton candy machine for venues; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).
Virginia Tech
Healthcare partnership venture linked to VT Carilion School of Medicine.
Virginia Commonwealth University · Activation Capital / VA Bio+Tech Park
Life sciences venture; Bio+Tech Park portfolio.
Colgate University · TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
Colgate TIA campus bubble tea venture.
University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator
Gen Z collectibles events; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center.
Hofstra University
Current ideaHUb incubator consumer product venture.
Hofstra University
ideaHUb alumni incubator company.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company; fertility and egg-freezing platform.
Fordham University
Small business student consulting nonprofit; Fordham Foundry portfolio.
University of Texas at Dallas · UT Dallas Seed Fund
Comic Con community app; UT Dallas Seed Fund portfolio; 10,000+ early users.
Hofstra University
ideaHUb affiliate venture providing CPA continuing education.
University of Texas at Austin · Genesis Startup Fund
Event management and ticketing platform; Genesis Startup Fund portfolio.
Johns Hopkins University · Blaze Awards & President's Venture Fellowship
Wearable spine sensors; President's Venture Fellowship 2024.
Hofstra University
ideaHUb alumni incubator company.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Boston College · SSC Venture Partners
SSC Venture Partners portfolio company (Theo Chapman, CEO).
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company.
Albany Law School
CED Clinic client at Albany Law School.
Northeastern University · IDEA: Northeastern University's Venture Accelerator
IDEA venture accelerator portfolio company at Northeastern University.
Fordham University
Custom apparel and merchandising; Fordham Pitch Challenge alum.
North Carolina State University · Wolfpack Investor Network
Wolfpack Investor Network portfolio company at NC State.
Georgetown University · Summer Launch Incubator
Student housing platform; Summer Launch Incubator 2025 cohort.
Pratt Institute · Pratt Ignition Lab
Sustainability app concept from Pratt Ignition Lab 2018 cohort (Akgül, Pressman, Sandoval, MS SES '19).
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Illinois Ventures
Autonomous agricultural robots (TerraSentia); Illinois Ventures portfolio company and UIUC research spinout.
Colgate University · TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
Colgate TIA therapeutic sound design venture.
University of Texas at Austin · SEAL Accelerator
Food brand; SEAL accelerator alumni.
Southern Methodist University · Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
B2B2C wealth and legacy platform; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
University of Connecticut
Biotech startup; UConn Summer Accelerator alum.
North Carolina State University · Wolfpack Investor Network
Wolfpack Investor Network portfolio company at NC State.
Virginia Commonwealth University · Activation Capital / VA Bio+Tech Park
Diagnostics venture; Bio+Tech Park portfolio.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Illinois Ventures
Small-molecule therapeutics company that raised a $70M Series A; Illinois Ventures portfolio company (UIUC).
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Johns Hopkins University · Blaze Awards & President's Venture Fellowship
Novel port system for fetal surgeries; President's Venture Fellowship 2025.
Southern Methodist University · Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
Social fashion polling app; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
Pennsylvania State University
2026 Penn State Summer Founders cohort; AI fitness platform.
University of Texas at Austin · SEAL Accelerator
Legal recruiting platform; SEAL accelerator alumni.
Cornell University · eLab Student Accelerator
Plant monitoring agtech; Cornell eLab alum with SBIR/NSF funding.
University of Chicago · Harper Court Ventures
Medical device startup that raised a $5M seed round; Harper Court Ventures portfolio company (UChicago).
Stevens Institute of Technology · Launchpad@Stevens
Stevens Launchpad alumni startup reporting $1.6M ARR.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company; wound-care therapeutics.
Fordham University
On-demand legal services; Fordham Pitch Challenge alum.
University of Cincinnati · Bearcat Ventures
Spacecraft technology venture; UC Bearcat Ventures portfolio company.
Virginia Tech · CCI Accelerator
AI-powered brand management; VT alum-founded CCI Accelerator participant.
Furman University · GVL Starts
GVL Starts 2025 venture showcase company (Karly Cunningham).
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
Greentech ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Colgate University · TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
Colgate TIA digital wallet for events.
Rice University · Rice Innovation Fellows Program
Innovation Fellows and Summer Venture Studio 2023 alum; $1.1M+ pre-seed and $6M+ raised.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company; point-of-care blood diagnostics.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
University of Texas at Austin · Genesis Startup Fund
Long-distance ridesharing; Genesis Startup Fund portfolio company.
Indiana University · Shoebox Fund
Music discovery app with 20K+ users; IU student venture backed by the Shoebox Fund.
Southern Methodist University · Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
Portable desalination and clean water; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
Cornell University · Cornell Tech Runway Startup Postdoc Program
Immune memory decoding biotech; Cornell Tech Runway alum that raised $15M.
Southern Methodist University · Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
AI analytics for med spas; Spears LAUNCH 2025; Centrifuge Venture Velocity.
University of South Carolina · IdeaLabs
IdeaLabs wet lab incubator success story; USC-affiliated life sciences venture in Columbia, SC.
North Carolina State University · Wolfpack Investor Network
Wolfpack Investor Network portfolio company; $1M+ raised with Harbright Ventures.
Texas Christian University · CREATE Accelerator
Roblox gaming experience with 30M+ play sessions and 8M users; CREATE 2026 cohort; Blake Swenson.
University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator
AI job board with instant apply; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Rose Angels
Smart wheelchair-cushion medical device (Tim Balz '17); funded by the Rose Angels alumni angel network.
New York University · NYU Innovation Venture Fund
Education engagement platform acquired by PowerSchool; NYU Innovation Venture Fund exit.
Clarkson University · The Cube (Clarkson Ignite)
Eco-friendly cement replacement (Pantheon) from Clarkson Cube incubator; NYSDOT-approved with millions in funding and a production facility in NYS.
Bentley University · E-Hub Incubator Program
2024–25 Bentley E-Hub Incubator seed fund awardee.
University of Maryland, College Park · Startup Shell
Digital health venture; Startup Shell portfolio.
University of Connecticut
Gene therapy startup; UConn Summer Accelerator alum.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
University of Connecticut
Nonprofit technology venture; UConn Summer Accelerator alum.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company.
Furman University · FutureX Venture Residency
Furman FutureX venture residency participant (Andrew Farrell '25).
University of Texas at Austin · Genesis Startup Fund
AI restaurant phone agent; Genesis Startup Fund portfolio.
Rochester Institute of Technology
RIT Venture Creations 2024 graduate with $10M raised; smart metal chip packaging.
Syracuse University · Orange Innovation Fund
2025 Orange Innovation Fund fall recipient; Excel automation.
Colgate University · TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
Colgate TIA venture addressing water scarcity in Kenya.
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
Virginia Commonwealth University · Activation Capital / VA Bio+Tech Park
Global health pharmaceutical access; Bio+Tech Park anchor.
Lehigh University · Lehigh Ventures Lab
Giana Jarrah's venture; received investment through the Lehigh entrepreneurship ecosystem in June 2025.
University of Maryland, College Park · Startup Shell
AI learning platform; Startup Shell portfolio.
Johns Hopkins University · Blaze Awards & President's Venture Fellowship
AI platform for drug development; President's Venture Fellowship 2025.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company; AI for defense.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Rice University · Summer Venture Studio
Summer Venture Studio alumni with national recognition and commercial traction.
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Maroon Venture Partners Fund
Maroon Venture Partners portfolio company; UMass-linked optics venture.
Cornell University · Cornell Tech Runway Startup Postdoc Program
Baby monitoring hardware startup; Cornell Tech Runway alum with $14M Series B.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company; nosebleed-control medical device.
Indiana University · Shoebox Fund
Advanced EV battery components (solid-state electrolyte); IU student venture backed by the Shoebox Fund.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company.
Rice University · Summer Venture Studio
Y Combinator acceptee; Summer Venture Studio alumni.
New York University · NYU Innovation Venture Fund
Sports analytics company acquired by FanDuel; NYU Innovation Venture Fund exit.
Clarkson University · The Cube (Clarkson Ignite)
Beverage industry alternative from Clarkson Cube with multiple business plan competition and Project Expo prizes.
Colgate University · TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
Colgate TIA running apparel venture.
University of Texas at Austin · Genesis Startup Fund
Shopping browser extension; Genesis Startup Fund portfolio.
Cornell University · Cornell Tech Runway Startup Postdoc Program
Construction monitoring startup; Cornell Tech Runway portfolio company.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
New York University · NYU Innovation Venture Fund
Lab robotics company in the NYU Innovation Venture Fund portfolio.
University of Texas at Austin · Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition
E-commerce shipping platform; SEAL and TVLIC alumni.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Rose Angels
Muscle-activity data platform for athletes (Tanya Colonna '13); funded by the Rose Angels alumni angel network.
Hofstra University
Current ideaHUb incubator venture focused on women's health period tracking.
Rochester Institute of Technology
Vehicle object detection; RIT Venture Creations 2022 graduate.
University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator
Pediatric lower-limb exoskeleton for gait training; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).
Georgetown University · Leonsis Venture Lab
Solar energy venture supported through Leonsis Venture Lab.
Syracuse University · Orange Innovation Fund
2025 Orange Innovation Fund recipient; paper receipt platform.
Stevens Institute of Technology · Launchpad@Stevens
Stevens Launchpad alumni startup.
Southern Methodist University · Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
Pet health records and AI triage; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
Georgetown University · Leonsis Venture Lab
Food venture supported through Leonsis Venture Lab.
Syracuse University · Orange Innovation Fund
2025 Orange Innovation Fund recipient; smartphone flotation device.
Virginia Commonwealth University · Activation Capital / VA Bio+Tech Park
Advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing; VA Bio+Tech Park company.
University of Connecticut · CCEI Summer Accelerator
Rare earth mining startup and CCEI Summer Accelerator alum. Representative UConn venture pipeline outcome documented in vault research.
University of Texas at Austin · Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition
DevOps software; TVLIC alumni.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company; AI-driven cancer care.
Hofstra University
Current ideaHUb incubator plant-related consumer venture.
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
Southern Methodist University · Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
Customizable skincare; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
SUNY Upstate Medical University · Central New York Biotech Accelerator
Point-of-care cardiovascular monitoring device for ambulatory clinics. Representative CNYBAC med-device portfolio company from vault research on SUNY Upstate's biotech incubator ecosystem.
University of Texas at Austin · Texas Venture Labs Investment Competition
Dynamic pricing software; TVLIC alumni.
Purdue University
Autonomous farming equipment; Purdue Foundry-connected venture.
Northeastern University · IDEA: Northeastern University's Venture Accelerator
IDEA venture accelerator portfolio company at Northeastern University.
New York University · NYU Innovation Venture Fund
Workforce intelligence startup in the NYU Innovation Venture Fund portfolio.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Illinois Ventures
Cancer therapeutics company; Illinois Ventures portfolio company (UIUC), now publicly traded.
Bentley University · E-Hub Incubator Program
2024–25 Bentley E-Hub Incubator seed fund awardee.
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
Robotics education ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
Colgate University · TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
Colgate TIA food waste reduction venture.
Long Island University · T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute
Turn-key branding and digital marketing; Sanford Innovation Institute tenant at LIU Post (Dan Klein, Stephen Finkel).
Northeastern University · IDEA: Northeastern University's Venture Accelerator
IDEA venture accelerator portfolio company at Northeastern University.
Albany Law School
CED Clinic client at Albany Law School.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
University of Cincinnati · Bearcat Ventures
Noninvasive brain scanner; $17M raised; UC Bearcat Ventures portfolio company.
Hofstra University
ideaHUb alumni incubator company.
East Carolina University · RISE29
RISE29-supported student business at ECU; founder Taylor Hicks.
Cornell University · eLab Student Accelerator
Maternal health startup; Cornell eLab alum with $10M Series A.
Northeastern University · IDEA: Northeastern University's Venture Accelerator
IDEA venture accelerator portfolio company at Northeastern University.
Colgate University · TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
Colgate TIA sustainable farming venture.
Rice University · Summer Venture Studio
Summer Venture Studio alumni with commercial traction.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company; real-time human data platform.
University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator
Supplementary talent booking for multi-stage venues; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
Robotics ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
University of Houston · RED Labs Summer Accelerator
AI guest communication for short-term rental managers; RED Labs Class 13 (2025).
Albany Law School
CED Clinic client at Albany Law School.
Georgetown University · Leonsis Venture Lab
Female-focused sportswear venture; Leonsis Venture Lab portfolio.
Stevens Institute of Technology · Launchpad@Stevens
Stevens Launchpad alumni startup backed by Sequoia Capital.
Northeastern University · IDEA: Northeastern University's Venture Accelerator
IDEA venture accelerator portfolio company at Northeastern University.
University of Cincinnati · Bearcat Ventures
Postgres developer platform; University of Cincinnati Bearcat Ventures portfolio company.
New York Institute of Technology · Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center
ETIC tenant partner at New York Tech.
Rice University · Summer Venture Studio
Summer Venture Studio 2023 alum; raised venture capital post-program.
Southern Methodist University · Spears LAUNCH Accelerator
AI news summarization; Spears LAUNCH inaugural cohort 2025.
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
AMPS incubator tenant diagnostic startup at Albany College of Pharmacy.
Villanova University · Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Student-to-student dress rental platform; Villanova IIE portfolio venture.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
Georgetown University · Leonsis Venture Lab
Venture Lab portfolio company.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Rose Angels
Multi-axis 3D printing venture (Philip Pounds, Alex Stedman); Rose Angels funded and winner of the 2026 William A. Kline Innovation Award.
Rice University · Summer Venture Studio
Summer Venture Studio alumni with national recognition.
Colgate University · TIA Entrepreneur Showcase
Colgate TIA health and wellness venture.
Case Western Reserve University · CWRU Alumni Venture Fund
CWRU Alumni Venture Fund portfolio company; digital health platform for parents combining content, coaching, and behavioral psychology.
Boston College · SSC Venture Partners
SSC Venture Partners portfolio company; EV charging lampposts.
Pratt Institute · Pratt Ignition Lab
Modular shelving venture by Connie Cheng (BFA Communications Design '11); Pratt Ignition Lab 2019 participant.
Pratt Institute · Pratt Ignition Lab
Inclusive mapping services venture; Pratt Ignition Lab 2019 participant.
The New School · Parsons Entrepreneurial Lab
Sustainable product venture founded by Yogita Agrawal (Parsons BFA Product Design '15), including UNICEF-supported Soapen. Documented Parsons eLab alumni outcome.
Barnard College · Barnard Athena Incubator
Barnard Athena Incubator cohort venture.
University of Connecticut
Automotive marketplace; UConn Summer Accelerator alum.
Syracuse University · Orange Innovation Fund
2025 Orange Innovation Fund fall recipient; aircraft data SaaS.
New York University · NYU Innovation Venture Fund
Production payroll platform in the NYU Innovation Venture Fund portfolio.
Boston College · SSC Venture Partners
SSC Venture Partners portfolio company; insurance automation.
Pratt Institute · Pratt Ignition Lab
Recycled-material accessories venture; Pratt Ignition Lab 2019 participant.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Rose Angels
Custom aspheric-lens manufacturer founded 2025 (Elijah Johnson, Andrew Nichols, Evan O'Brien, Ryan Brown '25); Rose Angels funded.
Finalist
placement
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) finalist.
Finalist
placement
Furman University · Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
Custom sorority jewelry venture; Furman Paladin Pitch 2023 finalist, launched Spring 2024 (Aubrey Zoodsma '26).
Finalist
placement
Clemson University · Brook T. Smith Launchpad
Launchpad Liftoff 2026 finalist at Clemson Brook T. Smith Launchpad.
Finalist
placement
Furman University · Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition
Soccer coaching platform; Furman Paladin Pitch 2023 finalist (Ivan Agyaakwah '25).
Finalist
placement
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) finalist.
Finalist
placement
Clemson University · Brook T. Smith Launchpad
Launchpad Liftoff 2026 finalist at Clemson Brook T. Smith Launchpad.
Finalist
placement
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) finalist.
Finalist
placement
North Carolina State University · Wolf Den Pitch Competition
2025 NC State Wolf Den Pitch Competition finalist.
Finalist
placement
Ohio State University · President's Buckeye Accelerator
OSU President's Buckeye Accelerator Cohort 4 (2025) finalist.
Finalist
placement
Miami University · RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition
Women's health venture; Fall 2025 Miami RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition finalist.
Finalist
placement
North Carolina State University · Wolf Den Pitch Competition
2025 NC State Wolf Den Pitch Competition finalist.
Finalist
placement
East Carolina University · Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge
2026 Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge finalist; engineering student Matthew Joyner at ECU.
Finalist
placement
Clemson University · Brook T. Smith Launchpad
Launchpad Liftoff 2026 finalist at Clemson Brook T. Smith Launchpad.
Marist University · Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition
Accessibility-focused venture founded by Dana Jones '20 after winning the Mid-Hudson Regional Business Plan Competition hosted by Marist University.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Documented UMass Amherst-linked startup outcome in Berthiaume Center research.
Villanova University · Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MRO service management platform for airlines. Documented Villanova student venture with airline customer traction.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Rose Angels
Rose-Hulman student venture (Alexander Bradshaw); pitched to the Rose Angel Network at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.
Pace University · Pace Pitch Contest
Pace Pitch Contest winner documented in vault research on Pace University's annual student pitch competition.
Brandeis University · Spark Program
2024 Brandeis Tech-Bash project documented in Spark ecosystem research.
Villanova University · Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Youth sports training and NIL monetization platform for college athletes.
Bentley University
Bentley Hult Prize nominee (Ingkar Serikpayeva).
University of Florida · UF Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center
Brazilian biopharmaceutical research venture; UF entrepreneurship ecosystem.
SUNY Upstate Medical University · Upstate Biotech Ventures
Cell therapy manufacturing optimization tools for early-stage biologics startups. Linked to CNYBAC and the Upstate Biotech Ventures seed fund pipeline per vault research.
Miami University · RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition
Solution addressing gambling addiction; Fall 2025 Miami RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition participant.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Sawmill Society
Rose-Hulman student venture (Umesh Sarma); pitched for a Sawmill Society ventureship at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Sawmill Society
Rose-Hulman student venture (Uche Osuji); pitched for a Sawmill Society ventureship at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.
Lehigh University · Eureka! Venture Program
Cashless transaction platform for immigrant students. Founded by Dulra Amolegbe '26 through Lehigh's Eureka! Venture Program ecosystem.
Clarkson University
Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs scholar venture at Clarkson Ignite.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Rose Angels
Rose-Hulman student venture (Allyson Kogler); pitched to the Rose Angel Network at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.
Miami University · RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition
One-on-one mentorship app for women experiencing postpartum depression; Fall 2025 Miami RedHawk Venture Pitch Competition participant (all-female founding team).
Long Island University · T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute
Uniform platform and Sanford Innovation Institute incubator tenant at LIU Post, documented in vault research on LIU's entrepreneurship infrastructure.
East Carolina University · Innovation Academy
2025 ECU Innovation Academy participant documented in Miller School entrepreneurship research.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Sawmill Society
Rose-Hulman student venture (Josh Muellenbach, Bryce McGrath); pitched for a Sawmill Society ventureship at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.
Miami University · John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship
Orally dissolvable glucose strips; Miami University student venture (Amanda Simeone).
Lafayette College
Planner and lifestyle community; Lafayette Dyer Venture Studio project.
Bentley University
Bentley Hult Prize nominee (Nikolaos Konstantinidis, Chapin Scaggs).
Miami University · John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship
Miami University student cosmetics venture founded by Kamilah Dotson.
Pratt Institute · Design Entrepreneurship Minor
Luggage storage platform by Georgantas & Sonmez; Pratt Design Entrepreneurship Minor alumni venture.
Monmouth University · HawkTank Business Pitch Competition
Clinical trial matching platform founded by Alex Kalina '25. Monmouth University HawkTank 2024 winner, then 10th annual UPitchNJ statewide winner (May 2025).
Lafayette College · Big Idea Pitch Competition
Social discovery platform. 2025 Lafayette Big Idea Competition winner (Dunne '27, Gottfried '27, Melgar '27).
Johns Hopkins University · Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
AI platform for oncology trial safety.
Johns Hopkins University · Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship
Education venture featured by Pava Center.
Villanova University · Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Meditation gamification app; Villanova IIE student venture.
Wake Forest University · Startup Lab
Wake Forest student venture documented in entrepreneurship ecosystem research.
Marist University
Software venture co-founded by Marist student Alex Warfel.
Pratt Institute · Design Entrepreneurship Minor
Student-run arts magazine by Devon Gordon; Pratt Design Entrepreneurship Minor alumni venture.
Clarkson University
Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs scholar venture at Clarkson Ignite.
Pratt Institute · Design Entrepreneurship Minor
Hyperlocal neighborhood platform by Georgantas & Sonmez; Pratt Design Entrepreneurship Minor alumni venture.
Miami University · John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship
Miami University student food venture founded by Tyler Storer.
Clarkson University
Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs scholar venture at Clarkson Ignite.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · BuildIllinois
AI education translation venture; BuildIllinois founder community alumnus (UIUC).
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Rose Angels
Electric-motorcycle startup (Adam Jirovec, Davis Rubel); pitched to the Rose Angel Network at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.
Villanova University · Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Magnetic pocket security attachment; Villanova IIE student venture.
College of Charleston · Impact X
Community discussion app; College of Charleston Impact X new venture course project.
Furman University · Innovation Academy
Innovation Academy 2025 graduate venture (Oliver Membrillo).
St. John's University · Johnny's Innovation Challenge
Inhaled medical therapy device. Johnny's Innovation Challenge winner (November 2025, $1,000) at St. John's University.
Princeton University
Justin Silpe's venture; Princeton Tiger Entrepreneur of the Year 2024.
West Chester University · West Chester Social Innovation Competition
Reuse-focused celebration goods venture by WCU student Karaman. Social Innovation Competition top prize winner.
Clarkson University
Young Innovators & Entrepreneurs scholar venture at Clarkson Ignite.
Rochester Institute of Technology · RIT Venture Creations Incubator
AI sign language translation startup. RIT Venture Creations incubator graduate (2024) with $3.5M raised.
New York Institute of Technology · Innovation and Entrepreneurship Academy + NYIT Venture Fund
Patented noise-canceling device by Inaya Sayed. NESTS FlyOff winner (Fall 2025) at NYIT's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Academy.
Villanova University · Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Customized products venture for young entrepreneurs; Villanova IIE portfolio.
Miami University · John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship
Miami University student venture founded by Emil Barr.
University of New Haven · Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program
University of New Haven Hult Prize OnCampus team documented in the 2024/25 finale. Part of the growing UNewHaven entrepreneurship pipeline.
Lafayette College
Food security initiative redirecting unused dining dollars; Lafayette student venture.
SUNY Upstate Medical University · Central New York Biotech Accelerator
Wearable biosensor patch for post-surgical recovery monitoring. Representative SUNY Upstate biotech startup in the CNYBAC incubator network documented in vault research.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Documented student venture from Harrisburg University entrepreneurship research.
Indiana University
Beehive monitoring technology for commercial pollination; student-founded IU venture.
Long Island University · T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute
Robotics platform and Sanford Innovation Institute incubator tenant at LIU Post, documented in vault research.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Sawmill Society
Rose-Hulman student venture (Timothy Wong); pitched for a Sawmill Society ventureship at Sawmill Society Weekend 2026.
Purdue University
Restaurant menu app; Purdue student venture that earned a Y Combinator interview.
St. John's University
Financial literacy app by Alexandra Cicala '27; secured funding December 2025.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Battery-powered scooter venture (Adam Jirovec, Shaun Yamamoto); Rose-Hulman student startup.
University of Central Florida
UCF digital twin defense tech startup (Zack Zuniga, Liam Etan '24); E4D program graduate.
