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By Subway (Recommended): Take the F train to Roosevelt Island. By Tram: Take the Roosevelt Island Tramway from 59th St & 2nd Ave in Manhattan. By Ferry: Take the Astoria line to Roosevelt Island. By Car: Limited metered street parking is available on Roosevelt Island.

What do I need to bring?

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Friday, May 16

Spring 2025 Startup Awards + Open Studio

Join us for Cornell Tech's Spring 2025 Startup Awards + Open Studio!

By The Studio Team at Cornell Tech

Date and time

Friday, May 16 · 3 - 8pm EDT

Location

Cornell Tech

2 West Loop Road New York, NY 10044

Agenda

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Check-In, Demo Spaces

Check-in and demo spaces will be located at the Tata Innovation Center. After checking in, make your way to the demo spaces to see students showcase their projects!

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Opening Remarks, Startup Award Finalist Pitches

Dean Greg Morrisett will deliver the opening remarks, followed by pitches from the Startup Award finalists as they compete for $100,000 awards.

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Demo Spaces/Labs, BigCo Studio Presentations

Join us for BigCo Studio presentations and explore innovating within large companies, building at scale, navigating corporate cultures, and pitching to decision-makers. At the same time, visit the Ma...

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Announcement of Startup Award Winners

Finalist teams will compete for up to five awards. Startup Awards are post-academic $100,000 investments in pre-seed stage companies founded by one or more current Cornell Tech students. A panel of t...

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Networking Reception

The Networking Reception will be taking place in the Tata Innovation Center. Join us for a drink and bites to celebrate!

About this event

Event lasts 5 hours
Paid venue parking

Join us for Cornell Tech's Spring 2025 Startup Awards + Open Studio!

Ten of our top student teams will be competing for $100,000 of investment in their startup ventures. Additionally, our students and faculty will be showcasing their innovative research and projects. The event features presentations from Startup Award finalists, demo tables, and opportunities for attendees to engage with the Cornell Tech community. The event will conclude with a reception, with drinks and snacks.

Organized by

The Studio Team at Cornell Tech