NYC Boss Up Veterans
If you are an entrepreneur who is a Veteran, military spouse, or Gold Star Family member who would like to be notified when applications are next open, please share your contact information.
Eligibility, Criteria, and Timeline
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Own a business that is located in or operates within the 5 boroughs of NYC
Be at least 18 years of age on November 1, 2025
AND be
A veteran of the US military; or
A child, sibling, spouse, or parent of a Gold Star Family; or
A military spouse
Judges will consider winners in three categories:
Startup: Have taken steps to start a business and are in the early stages of launching
Early stage: 1 - 3 years of operating experience and still growing
Well-established: a successful business ready to advance to the next level
Note: While judges will consider applicants in each of these categories, selections will be made on the strength of the applications and may not be evenly distributed across all three categories.
Dates and Deadlines
Applications open: July 1, 2025
Applications close: September 15, 2025
Pitch competition selection: October 4, 2025
Winners selected: November 2025