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$200K Entrepreneurs Challenge

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Semi-finalists discuss their technology at the Annual New Venture Showcase.

3 Competitions, Up to $200K Awarded, 8 Grueling Months, 1 Huge Opportunity

Do you harbor a nagging sense that now's the perfect time to finally get that idea you've been kicking around off the ground? Discover what it really takes to launch a startup. Enter the $200K Entrepreneurs Challenge, the premier platform for identifying, nurturing, and showcasing emerging entrepreneurs at NYU. In addition to the opportunity to receive startup cash. you'll get training assistance and individualized coaching from experienced entrepreneurs, investors and executives. Plus, you’ll learn critical startup skills such as how to:
  • build a solid business model
  • determine the right product/market fit
  • create a sound financial plan
  • pitch investors
  • assemble and lead a winning team of founders.
In the end, no matter what happens, you'll emerge better prepared to bring your entrepreneurial vision to light.

*Prior startup experience or business background is not required!

New Venture Competition Winners

Smart Vision Labs

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Dean Peter Henry, Stern's Yaopeng Zhou and Marc Albanese; and Professor Luke Williams

Social Venture Competition Winners

Kinvolved
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Stern and Wagner - Barrie Charney Golden, Wagner Miriam Altman and Alexandra Meis; and Professor Jill Kickul

Technology Venture Competition Winners

Oculogica
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 Robert Ritlop and Uzma Samadani, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS of the NYU School of Medicine Faculty; Dr. Paul Horn, Senior-Vice Provost for Research and Stephan Ogilvie.

Technology Venture Competition Winners

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ITP Tisch School - Doug Kanter and Ryan Viglizzo;  Dr. Paul Horn, and  D’Arcy Saum