The New York Public Library, supported by the Citi Foundation, is proud to announce the 9th Annual New York StartUP! Business Plan Competition for New York-based startup entrepreneurs. Entrants can win $15,000 to start their business, as well as gain practical insights about starting and growing a business while using the comprehensive small business resources at NYPL’s Business Library (SIBL).
Eligibility- You must live in Manhattan, The Bronx, or Staten Island
- Your business must be in Manhattan, The Bronx, or Staten Island
- All businesses must have ideas or business models in the start-up phase and have earned less than $10,000
For more details see our Rules and Eligibility page.
Requirements- Complete the online orientation session and quiz by Saturday, March 31, 2018
- Submit an entry form by Saturday, March 31, 2018
- Attend 3 out of 4 technical workshops scheduled February - May 2018- View the schedule
- Meet regularly with a business advisor throughout the Competition - View the list of business advisors
- Upload your business plan to the NY StartUP! 2018 site on FluidReview no later than midnight, June 12, 2018
- Create an account on the NY StartUP! 2018 site on FluidReview
- Complete the online orientation and quiz on the NY StartUP! 2018 site on FluidReview
- Submit an entry form on the NY StartUP! 2018 site on FluidReview by midnight, Saturday, March 31, 2018
- Upload your plan in PDF format to the NY StartUP! 2018 site on FluidReview no later than June 12, 2018 at midnight