This event is in the past.It took place on May 14, 2026 at Cornell Tech.




Watch Cornell Tech's graduating entrepreneurs battle for $100,000 investments and studio space. Five winning teams take the stage after live pitches, then stick around for drinks and networking on Roosevelt Island.
live pitch competition
$100K investment stakes
industry leader judges
Roosevelt Island venue
Tips
🏆"Beat Stanford to build NYC's most impressive tech campus"
💼stick around for the 6:15 PM networking reception
🚡take the Roosevelt Island Tram for skyline views
2026 Startup Awards + Open Studio
Roosevelt Island




Watch Cornell Tech's graduating entrepreneurs battle for $100,000 investments and studio space. Five winning teams take the stage after live pitches, then stick around for drinks and networking on Roosevelt Island.
live pitch competition
$100K investment stakes
industry leader judges
Roosevelt Island venue
Tips
🏆"Beat Stanford to build NYC's most impressive tech campus"
💼stick around for the 6:15 PM networking reception
🚡take the Roosevelt Island Tram for skyline views
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