Explore Our Programs:
This program is for CUNY students who do not have a team. We encourage students without ideas to apply… (click here to read more NVA 1 )
CUNY CLASH, an annual innovative ideas competition, welcomes all CUNY students to enter the ultimate battleground, practice, put your creative entrepreneurship ideas to the test, and solve real world problems… (click here to read more CUNY Clash)
New Venture Accelerator 2 (NVA 2)
This is for participants who have a team and a prototype. The purpose of NVA 2 is to advance your startup so that you’re ready to launch…(click here to read more NVA 2)
IN THE NEWS
CUNY Startups hosts 5th Clash , 2/23/2026
York College WMBE-Certified CEO, 10/21/2025
CUNY Clash 2nd Place Winner, 9/30/2025
Calling CUNY Innovators, 11/26/2024
CUNY Student Showcase, 5/15/2024
Second New Venture Accelerator, 4/17/2024
Demo Day Issue #10 by The Ticker, 4/11/2024
Our CUNY Reach Since 2014
Our Alumni
“I joined Accelerator with just an idea with a friend…we engaged with the curriculum and as part of that we did customer validation. We spoke with over one thousand dog owners in different communities…That really helped us move forward in the right direction.”
– Rashi Arora – CEO of CuddlyTails
“CUNY Startups Accelerator in a way changed our lives because we met amazing people along the way. We have two amazing advisors. Saying they helped us a lot is an understatement and we didn’t stop talking after the program was over. We’re still in touch with Remy and we have a great Alumni network. It’s good to stay in touch and see the progress of other teams.”
– Shaina Raklyar – CEO & Co-Founder of Next Generation Quantum
Thanks to Our Gold Partners
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Flipsnack
Amazon
Our Team
Adia Johnson
Associate director
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New York, NY 10010
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