NYC Boss Up Veterans
Optional Information Sessions
To learn more and ask questions directly, sign up for one of the following online information sessions:
Wednesday, July 24 at 5:30 pm REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, August 20 at 5:30 pm REGISTER HERE
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, 2024
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 8, 2024
Applications close: September 15, 2024
Pitch competition selection: October 4, 2024
Winners selected: November 2024