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.
January 2026
January 7, 3pm - 5pm
Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students
January 14, 3pm - 5pm
Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students
January 18
Santander Entrepreneurial Scholars Program (Applications Due)
Deadline: January 18
Through a grant made possible by Santander Bank, we are seeking Peer Entrepreneurs In Residence (PEIRs) at the NJIT Center for Student Entrepreneurship. The NJIT Center for Student Entrepreneurship is a one-stop shop for student entrepreneurs with the mission to radically increase access to and participation in entrepreneurial education and experience for all NJIT students. PEIRs are students who have participated in an entrepreneurial experience at NJIT and wish to serve as peer mentors for new entrepreneurial students, continuing to learn by doing and helping others to navigate the ecosystem and provide insight into their own entrepreneurial work.
January 21, 3pm - 5pm
Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students
January 21
NJ AI Hub Accelerator (Application Deadline)
We are excited to support the launch of the NJ AI Hub Accelerator, powered by Plug and Play—a world-class program designed to help AI startups and university-affiliated founders transform bold ideas into market-ready solutions and scale with purpose.
Based at the NJ AI Hub, the accelerator offers:
- Access to experienced mentors, industry partners, and investors
- High-value introductions across Plug and Play’s global innovation platform
- Engagement with 550+ corporate partners worldwide
The program is particularly well suited for teams building AI solutions in sectors where New Jersey has deep strengths, including:
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Smart Infrastructure, Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Finance, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, and more.
Application deadline: January 21
Apply here
We encourage you to share this opportunity with founders, researchers, and innovators in your network who are building the next generation of AI solutions in New Jersey.
January 22, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
January 24, 10am - 4:30pm
AI Hackathon (In Person and Virtual)
23 Orchard Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558, USA
An exciting statewide event designed to give students hands-on experience building with artificial intelligence - whether they attend in person near Princeton or virtually from anywhere in the state. This inclusive event is open to all students who live in New Jersey and/or attend a New Jersey school or university, and welcomes a wide range of skill levels - from beginners exploring AI for the first time to advanced students ready to build and compete. Participants will have the chance to ideate, collaborate, learn by doing, and create AI-powered presentations in a supportive environment. Prizes will be awarded across multiple age groups, including:
- 7th–8th grade
- 9th–12th grade
- Undergraduate and graduate college/university students
By offering both in-person and online options, the AI Hackathon is designed to be accessible to students from every community across the state - making it easy for NJ students to join, participate, and compete no matter where they live.
Registration and event details are available here
Sponsors include 1435 Capital, NetElixir, TiE NJ, and Jersey Tech + Innovation. Supporters include ROI-NJ, TAPInto, Princeton Tech Meetup, Playbook to College, Startup Grind, and others.
January 26, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
January 28, 3pm - 5pm
Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students
January 29, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
January 31
Rice Business Plan Competition (Applications Due)
Houston, Texas at Rice Business
The Rice Business Plan Competition, at Rice Business and hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship, showcases the best early-stage graduate student-led university startups from across the U.S. and around the world. The competition provides student entrepreneurs the unparalleled experience of pitching their startups to investors and learning what it takes to build and launch a successful business.
February 2026
February 2, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
February 3
Propelus I-Corps Program (Virtual Cohort) - Application Deadline
The Propelus I-Corps Program at New Jersey Institute of Technology is an NSF-supported initiative designed to help students transform innovative technologies into solutions that benefit society. Through hands-on training and mentorship, participants learn how to evaluate ideas, understand customer needs, and explore real-world applications of their research or technology. Selected participants will receive a $1,500 NSF grant upon successful completion of the program.
Program Details:
Open to NJIT students with research, technology, or startup ideas
Learn commercialization, customer discovery, and entrepreneurial skills
Virtual sessions held from 6:00–9:00 PM
Dates: February 26, March 5, 12, & 26
February 4, 2:30pm - 5pm
Special Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours (SWE Collaboration) - Engineering Beyond Boundaries
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students. More information to come! Stay tuned.
February 5, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
February 6, 12pm - 4pm
Startup Job Fair
NJIT Campus - Central King Building, Room L70 (Agile Strategy Lab)
Looking to work at a startup and gain real-world experience? The NJIT Startup Job Fair connects students with innovative startups looking for NJIT talent. Whether you’re searching for a part-time job, full-time role, or temporary project-based opportunity, this event puts you face-to-face with founders and startup teams eager to recruit motivated students.
Hosted by the Center for Student Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneurs Society, this startup-only job fair offers a unique chance to explore entrepreneurial careers, network with industry innovators, and discover opportunities across a wide range of fields.
Open to all NJIT students
Startup Participation Application
February 9, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
February 11, 3pm - 5pm
Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students.
February 12, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
February 16, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
February 18, 3pm - 5pm
Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students.
February 19, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
February 23, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
February 25, 2:30pm - 5pm
Special Entrepreneurship Open Office Hours - SWE - Engineering Beyond Boundaries (project management)
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Open to all NJIT students. More information to come! Stay tuned.
February 26, 1pm - 2pm
Student Mentor Hour
Second floor of the Library in the Leir Data Observatory Room (drop in and innovate)
Looking for guidance on your startup idea or entrepreneurial journey? Drop in for a Student Mentor Hour at the Center for Student Entrepreneurship on Mondays and Thursdays to connect one-on-one with our Peer Entrepreneurs in Residence (Peer EIRs) who can help you refine your business concept, prepare for competitions, access software like Crunchbase or Scroobious and direct you to our ecosystem of resources. Open to all students—whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your venture to the next level. No appointment needed!
March 2026
March 25, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Show Her the Money Screening & Discussion Panel
Profeta Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (211 Warren St Newark, NJ)
Learn about the power of funding female founders! Join CSE and NJII for a special screening of the documentary “Show Her the Money”, followed by a panel discussion with entrepreneurs. Film Overview: Four visionary founders endure uphill battles to turn their ideas into reality. Despite their dedication and passion being constantly challenged, these women receive financial support and mentorship by angel investors. As they become even more determined, resourceful and resilient, the growth of their businesses is mind-blowing.