Events Calendar
This calendar is a curated compilation of entrepreneurship events around the university.
2024 Columbia Fast Pitch Competition
In November Columbia Engineering hosts the much-anticipated Fast Pitch event. Teams have 60 seconds to sell their business ideas to a panel of judges to win up to $5,000. Fast […]
2024 Columbia Health Ventures Fast-Pitch Competition
Open to Columbia University graduate and undergraduate students in the ideation phase of a startup solution, aimed at a public health and/or healthcare problem. To be considered for the fast-pitch competition, please fill out the form below by October 16. Eligible submissions will be notified by October 18 and participants must be available to pitch […]
No Fear! Engaging Your Board in Resource Development
REGISTER Learn proven strategies for identifying and attracting diverse, committed board members who align with your mission. You'll also gain practical tools to nurture their active participation and engagement. This […]
Columbia Innovation Forum: Immigration & Building a Team for Entrepreneurs
REGISTER Join Columbia Engineering for an open forum to learn more about entrepreneurship and network with the Columbia University startup community. You'll hear from Columbia alumni and other experts on their experiences working in the […]
Application Deadline: 2025 Startup Columbia Competition
APPLICATIONS CLOSED FEBRUARY 3 Startup Columbia is a series of campus-wide startup competitions offering non-dilutive cash prizes to the winning teams. Applications open in early January each year and are open to early-stage ventures founded, managed, and owned by current Columbia students, or by recent Columbia alumni. Each year, alumni judges evaluate competitors in each […]
Building a Fundraising Strategy
REGISTER Learn how to approach your fundraising strategy so you can do what you were meant to do — build your business! Topics include finding the “right” investors; developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy; creating a compelling narrative for investors; when to raise the next round; and how much money you actually need to raise.
Founder Talk: Youth Mental Health Innovation with Patrick Gilligan
Monday March 31st, 5:30pm-7pm 722 W 168th St New York, NY 10032, Hess Commons RSVP HERE Join us for this semester’s Founder Talk! Somethings is transforming youth mental health care! […]
Company and Industry Research for Business & Entrepreneurship
Open to current students February 24, 2025 12:00PM-1:15PM Registration: https://library.columbia.edu/using-libraries/workshops.html#
Columbia Innovation Forum: The Art of the Pitch
Join Columbia Engineering for an open forum on February 27 to learn more about entrepreneurship and network with the Columbia University startup community. You'll hear from Columbia founders and other experts on their startup […]