# NYU Leslie Entrepreneurial Institute
*Also known as Leslie*

- Website: https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/entrepreneur-nyu-edu

> NYU's Leslie Entrepreneurial Institute empowers students, faculty, and researchers to turn ideas into ventures through training, mentorship, and funding.

NYU Leslie Entrepreneurial Institute (LEI) supports students, faculty, and researchers in turning ideas into ventures by providing community, training, mentorship, and funding, and by connecting founders with a broader startup ecosystem to address meaningful challenges and scale ventures.

**Mission:** NYU's Leslie Entrepreneurial Institute empowers students, faculty, and researchers to transform ideas into impactful ventures by providing community, training, mentorship, and funding and by connecting founders with a vibrant startup ecosystem to address meaningful challenges.

## Products & Services

### [Startup Accelerator Program](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/startup-accelerator-program/)
*Service*
Supports NYU student founders with training, mentorship, and funding to grow their ventures.

- **Funding Support** — Receive Funding
- **Student-Focused Program** — Tailored for NYU Students
- **Training and Mentorship** — Access Expert Guidance
- **Program Structure** — Engage in Sub-Programs
- **Venture Investment Readiness** — Prepare for Investor Engagement

### [Tech Venture Program](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/tech-venture-program/)
*Service*
Empowers faculty and researchers to commercialize deep tech innovations through funding and mentorship.

- **Deep Tech Focus** — Commercialize Deep Tech Research
- **Grant Funding** — Receive Substantial Grants
- **Tech Venture Accelerator** — Launch Scalable Startups
- **For Researchers** — Inclusive Eligibility
- **Training and Mentorship** — Gain Expert Guidance
- **Three-Part Program** — Structured Program Format
- **NSF I-Corps Participation** — Access Additional Funding
- **Tech Venture Workshop** — Validate Market Fit

### [NSF I-Corps](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/innovation-corps-i-corps/)
*Service*
Empowers researchers to transform deep tech research into viable business models with substantial funding.

- **Business Model Development** — Develop Business Models
- **Funding** — Receive Up to $50,000
- **Deep Tech Focus** — Focus on Deep Tech
- **Mentorship** — Access Mentorship

### [Tech Venture Accelerator](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/tech-venture-accelerator/)
*Service*
Launch a scalable startup based on deep tech research with financial support.

- **Deep Tech Basis** — Leverage Deep Tech Research
- **Funding** — Secure Up To $50,000
- **Launch Support** — Follow Proven Launch Strategies
- **Training and Mentorship** — Receive Expert Guidance

### [Innovation Venture Fund](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/innovation-venture-fund/)
*Platform*
Empowers aspiring entrepreneurs with funding and competition opportunities to transform ideas into successful ventures.

- **Funding Opportunities** — Accessing Necessary Funds.
- **Competitions** — Offers Competitive Platforms.
- **Mentorship Programs** — Gain Expert Guidance.

### [Max Stenbeck Venture Equity Program](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/venture-equity-program/)
*Platform*
Empowers NYU ventures with crucial funding and resources to accelerate growth.

- **Funding Opportunities** — Access Critical Funding
- **Venture Equity Program** — Offers Equity-Based Funding

### [Leslie eLab](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/leslie-elab/)
*Platform*
Facilitates the transformation of ideas into successful startups through collaboration and resources.

- **Startup Development Support** — Accelerate Startup Growth
- **Community and Resources** — Leverage Resources
- **Collaboration Space** — Foster Collaboration

### [NYU Startup Catalog](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/featured-nyu-startups/)
*Platform*
Connect with innovative NYU startups and discover new ventures.

- **Connection to Ecosystem** — Access Ecosystem
- **Directory of Startups** — Browse NYU Startups
- **Resource for Founders** — Support Founders

### [NYU Entrepreneurs Network](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/nyu-entrepreneurs-network-2/)
*Platform*
Connect with fellow founders and access valuable resources within the NYU Entrepreneurs Network.

- **Community and Networking** — Foster Connections
- **Slack Channel** — Join Online Discussions
- **Access to Resources** — Leverage Valuable Support

### [Female Founders Fellowship](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/nyu-female-founders-fellowship/)
*Service*
Empower female entrepreneurs with mentorship and funding opportunities.

- **Access to Resources** — Gain Key Connections
- **Fellowship Program** — Receive Structured Support
- **Funding Opportunities** — Secure Financial Backing
- **Networking Events** — Expand Professional Network

### [Startup School](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/startup-school/)
*Service*
Empower NYU student founders with training and mentorship to scale impactful ventures.

- **Training and Mentorship** — Enhance Your Founding Skills
- **Access to Networking Events** — Expand Your Network
- **Workshops and Team Hunts** — Collaborate and Innovate

### [NYU Startup Guide](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/startup-guide/)
*Product*
Empowers aspiring founders to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape at NYU.

- **Guidance Resource** — Provides Essential Guidance
- **Resource Directory** — Connects to Valuable Resources
- **Community Engagement** — Builds Entrepreneurial Community

### [Leslie Founders](https://entrepreneur.nyu.edu/resource/leslie-founders/)
*Service*
Connects founders to vital resources and community support for startup success.

- **Founders Community** — Join A Network Of Innovators
- **Mentorship Opportunities** — Receive Expert Guidance
- **Training and Workshops** — Enhance Your Skills
- **Funding Opportunities** — Secure Financial Support

## Market Segments

- **Startup accelerator and incubator**: Structured cohort programs and campus incubators that provide mentorship, training, funding support, and launch readiness for early-stage student ventures.
- **Research and deep tech commercialization**: Programs that help faculty, researchers, and deep-tech teams validate customer needs, develop business models, and secure grant or seed funding to commercialize research.
- **Venture funding and investment programs**: Funding mechanisms including grants, equity investments, and competitions that provide capital and investment-readiness support for university ventures.
- **Founder training and mentorship**: Educational programs, workshops, and mentorship networks that build entrepreneurial skills, go-to-market strategy, and team formation for student and early-stage founders.
- **Entrepreneur community and ecosystem engagement**: Community networks, directories, and events that connect founders to peers, mentors, investors, and industry partners to accelerate collaboration and discovery.