2023 NYBPC Prizes Announced

The NYBPC provides opportunities for students enrolled in colleges and universities across the state to gain entrepreneurial experience and compete on their ingenuity. Over the past 13 years, the program has had significant impact:

  • Over $150M+ invested, including follow-on funding for 100+ startups

  • Hundreds of innovative solutions and patented technologies created

  • Nearly 50% participation from under-represented students each year

This year, the NYBPC will award over $100k in prize money to winning teams.


GRAND PRIZE: $25,000
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $2,000
3rd Place: $1,000
MWBE Award: $1,000
Concept Stage Award: $250

Prizes are awarded in all six tracks.


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