Investing In UNH Entrepreneurs
The Nanda Family Startup Catalyst is a pitch contest that results in an investment in a student startup each fall semester.
Thanks to the generosity of the Nanda Family, this endowed program will provide ongoing investment support to early-stage startups at UNH when they need it most. The returns from successful startups will further support the endowment and grow the investments over time.
The yearly $10,000 investment is made via a traditional into one student lead startup.
The competition starts Fall of 2025 with applications opening mid September.
First Round Applications Due: October 3rd
Semi Final Round: October 24th
Final Pitches: November 19th
Eligible Startups
- Active Undergrad or Graduate Students of UNH
- Startups must be a legal entity (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp) to receive investment. Students may apply beforehand, and secure the legal entity prior to receiving investment.
- Investment must be understood to advance the startup in a meaningful way.
- Startups must have growth potential and be innovation based. Not intended for traditional small business.
