2021 New York Business plan competition

The NYBPC is the annual competition featuring the best teams from every region of New York since 2010. Each year, student teams compete for prize money and recognition. The program provides opportunities for students enrolled in colleges and universities across New York to gain entrepreneurial skills and compete on their ingenuity, first on campus, then in the region, and for top teams, the statewide finals. 

• Over $150M+ economic impact including follow-on funding for 100+ startups

• Hundreds of innovative solutions, including patented technologies

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Venture NY is happening May 6-7, 2021 online! This event, hosted by Upstate Capital, is a celebration of entrepreneurship across New York and has opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, business professionals and people interested in entrepreneurship to gain access to startups, investors, and experts across the state.

• Venture NY Startup Showcase featuring fast-growing startups from 43North, GENIUS NY and other accelerators and incubators across the state

• NYBPC Finals - statewide intercollegiate competition featuring the top student entrepreneur teams from every region of New York

• Workshops - Learn from entrepreneurs and business leaders who drive innovation all day every day

This year’s tracks have been announced:

• AgTech & Food 

• Infrastructure, First Responder & Defense

• MedTech & Life Sciences

• Education & Well-Being

• Consumer & Business Products 

• Software & Services 

Join us on May 7, 2021 for the 2021 NYBPC finals competition

The top teams from each of the 10 regional competitions advance to the final round of the statewide competition. The winners will be selected by esteemed judges, including venture capitalists, angel investors, investment bankers, experienced entrepreneurs, and leaders from the business community.

Registration information coming soon. Check back!

2021 calendar

COMPETITION DETAILS