Take Your Entrepreneurial Dreams to the Next Level with CUNY Startups!

Take Your Entrepreneurial Dreams to the Next Level with CUNY Startups!

Hey young entrepreneurs! Do you have a cool invention or an idea that could turn into a business? Well, here’s your chance to make it happen!

CUNY Startups is opening applications for their New Venture Accelerator 2 (NVA 2) program, and you can be a part of it! This free program will help you take your invention from a simple idea to an awesome new business. Let’s check out the details:

What is the NVA 2 Program?

  • It’s a FREE 10-week program that teaches you how to launch your own startup.
  • You’ll get to attend fun workshops and have one-on-one time with mentors who will guide you through the process.
  • By the end, you’ll be ready to show off your business to the world!

Who Can Apply?

  • Your invention (or prototype) should be ready to be shown to others.
  • At least one person on your team has to be a CUNY student or someone who graduated from CUNY in the past year.

What Will You Learn?

  • Launch Your Business: You’ll learn how to make your business idea real!
  • Improve Your Skills: They’ll help you get better at presenting your business, which is important when you need to explain your idea to people.
  • Build a Network: You’ll meet people who can help you grow your business—like mentors, other entrepreneurs, and experts in different fields.

Important Dates:

  • Apply By: October 15, 2024
  • Program Starts: January 31, 2025, with the first workshop happening at Baruch College!

Ready to apply? Make sure your prototype is ready, and if you’re a CUNY student or recent grad, apply soon because spots are limited!

To apply and learn more, check out: CUNY Startups Accelerator.

Good luck! Let’s see your big ideas take off!


Adia Johnson, M.S.Ed Associate Director, CUNY Startups
📧 Adia@cunystartups.com
Baruch College
55 Lexington Ave, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10010

 

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