NYU Technology Venture Competition
The NYU Technology Venture Competition helps NYU innovators turn university-developed technologies into startups, providing cash prizes and expert support to advance commercialization.
Funder: New York University
Due Dates: March 1, 2027 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 total in cash prizes; winners also receive pro bono technical, legal, and business development support.
Summary: Supports NYU students, faculty, and researchers in launching startups based on NYU-developed technologies through financial awards and commercialization resources.
Key Information: Only NYU-affiliated teams with NYU-developed technology are eligible.
Description
The NYU Technology Venture Competition is an annual initiative led by the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute to foster the creation and growth of early-stage businesses built around NYU-developed technologies. The competition provides a platform for NYU students, faculty, and researchers to transform their innovations into viable ventures, offering substantial cash prizes and a suite of pro bono support services such as technical assistance, legal guidance, and business development resources. The goal is to accelerate the commercialization of academic research and inventions originating from NYU, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship within the university community.
