# Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship

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##  Take your idea or venture further, faster

Build, launch, and grow with hands-on programs, high-touch expert guidance, and deep connections across NYU’s entrepreneurial community.

[ EXPLORE THE BERKLEY CENTER ](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com)

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**Start where you are. Build what’s next.**

The Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship is NYU’s hub for aspiring and active entrepreneurs across the University. We help students, alumni, faculty, and researchers explore bold ideas, shape them into viable ventures, launch and grow businesses, and pursue opportunities to own and lead businesses.

Wherever you are in that journey, the Berkley Center connects you with expert advising, practical programs, funding opportunities, and a community that can help you move forward.

![Graphic of stats reading: 6100+ participants each year, 900+ startups supported each year, 500+ startup advising appointments held a year, $425K in funding awarded annually](/sites/default/files/styles/large_825px_wide/public/2026-08/bce_stats_-_2026.jpg.webp?itok=Nu7pzxVp)

[ Get advice ](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/advice-for-starting/)

[ Find an event ](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/calendar/)

[ Find resources ](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/#centerprograms)

##  Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: A Proven Path to Ownership

October 16-17, 2026

2-Day Seminar

[ Learn More ](https://execed.stern.nyu.edu/pages/entrepreneurship-through-acquisition)

**Find Your Path Forward**

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###  NYU Entrepreneurs Challenge

](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/accelerate-your-growth-2/entrepreneurs-challenge/)NYU's premier venture competition and accelerator, helping promising founders build their ventures through expert guidance, hands-on programming, and a pathway to significant funding and visibility.

[ Learn More ](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/accelerate-your-growth-2/entrepreneurs-challenge/)

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###  Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA@NYU)

](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/entrepreneurshipthroughacquisition/)Explore entrepreneurship through business ownership. ETA@NYU connects students, alumni, executives, and business owners with education, advising, and a community focused on acquisition and succession.

[ Learn More ](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/entrepreneurshipthroughacquisition/)

[ ![Stern Venture Fellows in San Francisco ](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/assets/images/SF%20Group%20Picture%202_0.jpg?h=31570097&itok=JjlFL0Nq)

###  Stern Venture Fellows Summer Accelerator

](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/sternventurefellows/)An intensive summer accelerator for promising NYU founders, providing dedicated time, expert guidance, and resources to help actively developing ventures make meaningful progress.

[ Learn More ](https://nyusternberkleycenter.com/sternventurefellows/)

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##  Stay Connected

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