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13th Annual New Venture Competition - $75,000 Rennert Prize

The NYU Stern New Venture Competition challenges aspiring entrepreneurs and those excited by the new venture creation process to take their ideas from concept to market. Winners compete for a share of the $75,000 Rennert Prize named after the program’s benefactor, Ira Leon Rennert, a Stern alumnus and successful entrepreneur.

Over the past 12 years, the New Venture has awarded $675,000 in startup cash, pro bono services and technical assistance to 31 innovative companies and has been instrumental in the successful launching of dozens more.

9th Annual Social Venture Competition - $50,000 Social Venture Prize

The NYU Stern Social Venture Competition was started to recognize and support the growing number of students and alumni interested in using their business and entrepreneurial skills to create innovative approaches to tackling social problems, here and abroad.

Winners of the Social Venture Competition vie for a portion of the $50,000 Social Venture Prize.

Over the past eight years, the Social Venture Competition has awarded more than $800,000 in prize money, pro bono services and technical assistance to nine innovative social enterprises and has provided a springboard for launching many more.

2nd Annual NYU Technology Venture Competition - $75,000 Prize

The NYU Technology Venture Competition serves as a catalyst for the creation of new and the acceleration of existing early stage businesses based on technologies developed by NYU students, faculty and researchers. Sponsored by the NYU Innovation Venture Fund, the competition awards a total of $75,000 in cash prizes, plus pro bono services and technical assistance to the winners.

For an overview of all past winners, visit here.