NYU Data Future Lab Catalyst Program for New York based Startups

The NYU Tandon Future Labs are the first public-private partnership with New York City tasked with creating a sustainable incubation program focused on increasing the success rate of new ventures and generating positive economic impact.

Donor Name: NYU Tandon Future Labs

State: New York

City: New York City

Type of Grant: Program

Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/04/2022

Grant Size: Up to $350,000

Grant Duration: 6 months

Details:

Equity-free and free of charge, Data Future Lab’s Catalyst NYC program gives startups an opportunity to make it through the difficult early stages.

Focus Areas

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Augmented Reality (AR)
Cloud Computing
Computer Vision
Cybersecurity
Data & Analytics
Emerging Media
Hardware / Robotics
HealthTech
Impact/Responsible AI
Machine Learning
Smart Cities
Smart Mobility
Virtual Reality (VR)
Web3
Urban Systems

Program Benefits

In-Kind Benefits of Up to $350,000
- From pro bono legal support from Goodwin, pitch coaching, financial planning, and resources from partners like Amazon and Google, their startups receive what they need to reach the next stage of business development.
Preferential Entry to Next Round
- After the six-month Catalyst accelerator and based on mutually agreed upon milestones, graduates can transition to their Next Round program, which they encourage for continued growth and support.
Open Network
- They will introduce you to influencers and mentors in New York City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, facilitating speaking engagements and other marketing opportunities.
Access to START-UP NY
- This state program grants startups tax-free status while they’re enrolled in accelerator or incubator programs at approved organizations like the Future Labs.
Prototyping Facilities
- Supported by a student intern, their companies can access the 10,000 square-foot MakerSpace at NYU Tandon’s Brooklyn campus.
A Community of Driven Entrepreneurs
- Unlike non-curated coworking spaces, the Future Labs sports a community of collaborative, passionate founders with a vested interest in each other’s success.