10/20/2026
The NGEN Network brings together the brightest student innovators and founders across universities and gives them new connections and opportunities. The “Ivy+” consists of the schools from the Ivy League – Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale – plus the prestigious institutions of Carnegie Mellon, Caltech, Duke, MIT, NYU, Stanford, and UCLA – and now, Rutgers Engineering Alumni have the opportunity to participate!
EVENT: NGEN is bringing together early-stage founders and investors from all top universities for an evening of networking and mentorship in New York City. Please read the process details below before filling out your information.
FOUNDERS TRACK ($50) Open to early-stage alumni founders from all top US universities. Admitted founders are paired with an investor or mentor for a 30-minute 1-on-1 after the event. Fully refunded if you’re not admitted.
Please apply individually, each application accepts only one person, not one per company. We strive to build an inclusive environment, please contact [email protected] if cost is a barrier to participation.
INVESTORS & INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TRACK (FREE) Open for direct registration by investors, venture capitalists, and industry professionals looking to give back or source early-stage deal flow. Join us to meet, connect with, and mentor the next wave of founders.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 – 9:00 PM ET
Where: Idealist Global Headquarters (389 5th Ave 9/F, New York, NY 10016)
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