Watch New York’s Top Student Startups Compete Live
The New York Business Plan Competition Finals bring together the top teams from six cutting-edge industry tracks to compete for $100,000 in total prizes, including a $25,000 grand prize.
Join investors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders for a day of competition, connection and innovation—featuring the next generation of founders from across New York State.
What You’ll Experience
- Connect with leaders across the business and investment community
- Hear insights from experts in early-stage investing and entrepreneurship
- Discover emerging startups from 60+ colleges and universities across New York
- Explore the Startup Resource Expo featuring 15+ organizations supporting entrepreneurs
Live Startup Competition
Watch the top teams from each track pitch their ventures live to a panel of judges as they compete for the grand prize.
Startup Resource Expo
Engage with organizations that provide funding, mentorship and support for early-stage companies.
- Meet accelerators, incubators and service providers
- Discover resources to support startup growth
- Network with entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners
Integrated Venture NY Programming
This year’s NYBPC Finals are part of Venture NY, creating expanded opportunities to connect with investors, fund managers and industry leaders throughout the day.
AGENDA
April 22, 2026
Location: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship
10:00 AM
Registration and Networking
Coffee, drinks and light refreshments available
10:00 AM
Exhibition Area Opens
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Track Pitching Sessions
Top teams compete across six industry tracks
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch and Networking
2:30 PM
Main Programming Begins
Venture NY programming + Grand Prize Finalists Announcement
3:30 PM
Grand Prize Pitches
Finalist teams compete for the $25,000 grand prize
5:00 PM
Programming Continues
5:30 PM
NYBPC Winners Announcement
6:00 PM
Reception Begins
Volunteer at NYBPC
The NYBPC is actively recruiting judges and mentors. This is an opportunity to:
- Engage with top student-led startups
- Meet emerging entrepreneurs from across the state
- Support innovation and entrepreneurship in New York
Support the event as a judge, mentor or event volunteer. Contact us to learn more.
Host the NYBPC Finals
Interested in hosting the NYBPC Finals on your campus? Connect with our team to learn more.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Investors and members of the venture community
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders
- Students and university partners
Ecosystem organizations and service providers
SPONSORS
Thank you to our NYBPC supporters
Interested in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs?
REGISTRATION
Be part of New York’s premier student startup competition.
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