Each program in the Accelerator Series is custom-fit to NYU startups at different stages, offering access to greater resources and intensity as you progress from one to the next.
Startup Bootcamps
- Who: Teams of at least 1 current NYU member (preference given to teams of 2+) with an idea or prototype
- What: 2-day Customer Development Primer
- When: 2-3 times per Fall and Spring semesters + 1 over the Summer semester
- Why: Begin to test your ideas and assumptions in the real world
- Perks: 1:1 coaching and mentorship, and improved odds of getting into a Startup Sprint, pre-requisite for Female Founders Fellowship
Startup Sprint
- Who: Teams of 2 or more (at least 1 member must be currently at NYU) with early prototype or product
- What: 2-Week Customer Development & Business Model Intensive
- When: One Sprint held during January Term and one Sprint held in late May/June (right after graduation)
- Why: Develop your business model and get to Problem-Solution Fit
- Perks: Daily 1:1 coaching and guidance, up to $500 grant plus an optional $500 in follow-on funding, $5,000 in AWS credits, priority access to VC & legal office hours, and improved odds of getting into Summer Launchpad!
Summer Launchpad
- Who: Teams of 2 or more (at least 1 member must be currently at NYU) with a product or service that is ready for launch or already in the market seeking growth. Priority consideration for teams that already participated in a Startup Sprint
- What: 9-week Startup Accelerator
- When: Every Summer (starts in early/mid June through early/mid August)
- Why: Customer validation, acquisition & growth
- Perks: $10,000 non-dilutive grant, mentorship from NYC entrepreneurs and investors, pitch at exclusive investor demo day, pro-bono (free) incorporation & legal counsel, free banking, accounting & tax advice, $10,000 in AWS credits, and more.
Faculty Teams
While faculty are welcome to take part in any of the accelerator programs, we have specific programs designed for faculty, PhD, postdoc, and research-led teams who are interested in commercializing research. If this describes you, please check out our Tech Venture Program.
