Events
Explore our series of entrepreneurial events, featuring workshops and pitch competitions. Perfect for nurturing innovation and expanding networks within and beyond the academic environment.
October 2026
October 1, 1pm - 2pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 1, 3pm - 4pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 6, 3pm - 4pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 7
Special Entrepreneurship Open Offce Hours NJIT Pitch Info Session - Applications Open (Deadlline: October 20)
Ready to turn your idea into the next big venture? The NJIT Pitch Competition gives student entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas, showcase their ventures, and compete for prizes while gaining valuable feedback from experienced judges. Learn about NJIT's biggest pitch competition and ask any questions on the application process.
Information Session:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Location: Leir Data Observatory, 2nd Floor of the Library) - No registration required!
October 8, 12pm - 1pm
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Affinity Group Webinar Series: Enabling Societal Impact through Entrepreneurship in Business Schools
The interactive one-hour interactive webinar will explore:
- How universities can support entrepreneurship and research translation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration between business schools and other academic units
- How entrepreneurship and innovation activities can contribute to societal impact
October 8, 1pm - 2pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 8, 3pm - 4pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 13, 3pm - 4pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 13, 5pm - 7pm
Newark Tech Week : CSE Pub Talk
NJIT Highlander Pub, Campus Center, 150 Bleeker St, Newark, NJ 07103
Join the NJIT Center for Student Entrepreneurship for a night out at the pub! Grab a drink and learn more about how to launch successful tech-focused ventures from NJIT’s Professor, Michael Ehrlich talking about "Business Plans vs Business Models: How Startups are Different From Companies" and NJIT resources available to businesses. And meet student founder, Azeez Shaik and get the inside scoop on Contextral, an NJIT startup focused on protecting data. Wrapping up the program, we will have networking games to help build your network and grow your entrepreneurial mindset. All are welcome! Each participant will receive a complimentary drink ticket.
October 14, 3pm - 5pm
Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students.
October 15, 1pm - 2pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 15, 3pm - 4pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 20
NJIT Pitch - Applications Due (Deadlline: October 20)
Ready to turn your idea into the next big venture? The NJIT Pitch Competition gives student entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas, showcase their ventures, and compete for prizes while gaining valuable feedback from experienced judges.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all current NJIT students who plan to be enrolled in the Spring 2027 Semester, both undergraduate and graduate, whether enrolled part-time or full-time. Students may apply individually, but teams of two are highly encouraged.
Students will compete in teams of two, with the winning team earning the opportunity to represent NJIT at the Hult Prize National Competition.
Previous finalists of the former New Business Competition are eligible to apply to the NJIT Pitch Competition, provided they submit a new and different business idea.
Information Session:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Location: Leir Data Observatory, 2nd Floor of the Library) - No registration required!
For more Information/Application
October 20, 3pm - 4pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 21, 3pm - 5pm
Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students.
October 22, 1pm - 2pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 22, 3pm - 4pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 24
Smart Campus Innovation Challenge Sponsored by Verizon - Applications Deadline: Oct 24 at Midnight
How can you leverage Verizon’s next-gen network to create a smarter, more efficient world and drive real growth?
Your challenge is to create a solution that delivers clear, measurable business value. To succeed, your project must align with one of Verizon's strategic pillars:
●AI-Driven Automation & Efficiency
●Cost & Sustainability Transformation
●Next-Gen Products & Services to Enhance Customer Experience
You’ll be collaborating with Verizon engineering mentors to develop your design. We’ll be evaluating how well you use Verizon's advanced network capabilities to drive scalable innovation and deliver tangible business outcomes.
Registration is open now, highlighted by the Competition Kickoff Party on October 13th. From there, teams will form, choose a concept, and develop a value proposition, with event registration ending on October 24th at midnight. The drop-in session on November 3rd provides teams with the opportunity to receive feedback on their project ideas from experienced Verizon technology mentors. Round 1 begins in mid-November with the video submission concept-pitch, from there, a designated number of teams will be selected to advance to the Round 2 Poster Showcase.
For more Information/Application
October 25
TigerLaunch New York Pitch Competiton (Application Deadline: October 25)
Are you a student founder ready to take your startup to the next level?
TigerLaunch New York is now accepting applications. TigerLaunch is a global startup pitch competition run by Princeton University students, giving student entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their ventures, connect with fellow founders, and compete for tens of thousands of dollars in non-dilutive funding.
Why Apply?
- Compete for non-dilutive funding
- Pitch your startup to experienced judges
- Participate in a global student startup competition
- Connect with fellow student founders and entrepreneurs
- Gain valuable exposure, feedback, and pitch experience
Application Deadline: October 25
October 27, 3pm - 4pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 28, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Pitch & Pumpkin Spice
Eberhardt 112
Do you have a startup idea? Do you need a space to test your skills? Pitch your startup idea and get personalized feedback with a chance to win prizes! Limited spots! Open to all NJIT students. Not ready to pitch? Attend as an audience member and enjoy some fall snacks! Audience members do not need to register.
October 29, 1pm - 2pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
October 29, 3pm - 4pm
Peer Mentor Hour
Leir Data Observatory (2nd Floor of the Library)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey?
Drop by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence!
Refine your business concept, prepare for presentations or pitch competitions, and explore our ecosystem of resources.
Open to all students—whether you’re just starting or ready to take your venture to the next level.
November 2026
November 3, 1 pm
NJEDA Talk
Join the NJEDA on Nov 3rd at 1 pm in Central Avenue Building, Room 3052, to hear from Ram Akella, Executive Director of Innovation at the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (https://greenbanknj.gov/ram-akella/), for a one-hour discussion on the importance of innovation to our economy. His office provides grants to institutes to increase the New Jersey innovation pipeline (https://www.njeda.gov/strategic-industry-support/).
No registration required!
November 23
NJIT Pitch - Applications Open (Deadlline: October 20)
Ready to turn your idea into the next big venture? The NJIT Pitch Competition gives student entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas, showcase their ventures, and compete for prizes while gaining valuable feedback from experienced judges.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all current NJIT students who plan to be enrolled in the Spring 2027 Semester, both undergraduate and graduate, whether enrolled part-time or full-time. Students may apply individually, but teams of two are highly encouraged.
Students will compete in teams of two, with the winning team earning the opportunity to represent NJIT at the Hult Prize National Competition.
Previous finalists of the former New Business Competition are eligible to apply to the NJIT Pitch Competition, provided they submit a new and different business idea.
Information Session:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Location: Leir Data Observatory, 2nd Floor of the Library) - No registration required!
For more Information/Application
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