NYBPC

JOIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS

SHOWCASING THE MOST INNOVATIVE STUDENT-LED STARTUPS FROM NEW YORK

The NYBPC is a statewide, intercollegiate entrepreneurship competition powered by Upstate Capital

Join us at the NYBPC Finals, presented by Upstate Capital on April 25 in Albany, NY. Watch the top teams from across the state compete live in front of judges at the New York Business Plan Competition Finals! The NYBPC awards up to $100,000 in cash prizes to top teams from 60+ colleges and universities across New York.

- Grow connections in the business and investment community
- Hear from experts on early-stage investing and entrepreneurship
- Attend the Entrepreneurs' Expo with organizations that provide funding, support, and services for entrepreneurs

The NYBPC Experience

Linda Alvarez, Levelle, Cornell University, 2021 competitor

"The NYBPC was an amazing experience. The most rewarding aspect, as a founder, is being a part of such a knowledgeable and expansive network. The connections made through the NYBPC have created a diverse network of advisors for our company that has helped Levelle strategically move through its next steps."

Young Ho (Peter) Cha, Shrimpie, United States Military Academy, 2021 competitor

“I enjoyed being able to compete against other aspiring entrepreneurs with amazing business plans, gaining exposure to formal business pitches, and getting critical feedback from qualified, experienced professionals.“

Past Participants

2023 - 2024 NYBPC SPONSORs

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Are you interested in learning how your can partner with the NYBPC? Check out our sponsorship package, and reach out to set up a call!

 

REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

The regional semifinals are hosted by local partner colleges, universities and organizations. Below are a few of the many regional NYBPC organizers. If you’d like to know how you can get your school involved, send us a note!

 

Cynthia Worrad
Marist College

Hadar Borden
University at Buffalo

Emma Smith
Binghamton University

Felix Litvinsky
Cornell University

Ashley Sweeney
Clarkson University

Gavin Goldstein
Touro University Graduate School of Business

Irene Scruton
SUNY Oswego

Kelsey Wagner
University at Buffalo

Edgar Troudt
Hunter College

Robert Griffin
Onondaga SBDC

Maria Pidgeon
University at Albany, SUNY

Jodi Mather
Hudson Valley Community College

Indaria Jones
Syracuse University

John Stella
SUNY College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry

Erin Sefca
University of Rochester

Christopher Neville
Upstate Medical University

Ying Zhou
Queens College

Danielle Blesi
Hudson Valley Community College

Laura Holmes
Binghamton University

Roberta Diggins
Marist College

Kim Forman
Farmingdale State

Kathleen Driscoll
University of Rochester

Bruce Kingma
Syracuse University

 
 
 

Learn more about the Upstate Capital Association of New York, the organization leading the NYBPC.