

NGEN Founder Trek NYC
NGEN Founder Trek NYC
Apply to join NGEN for a limited capacity, day-long trek bringing top student founders directly into the offices of premier VCs in NYC. Meet investors, pitch your startup, and learn the inside scoop on raising early-stage capital.
Key Event Details
When: Friday, September 25, 2026 (all day)
Where: New York City
Featured VCs: New York Angels, Teamworthy Ventures, and BoxGroup
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 9 @ 11:59 PM ET (rolling basis, apply early)
Ticket: $50 (Free for Mercury account holders)
How Admission & Free Tickets Work
Requesting Fee Waiver (Mercury Holders): Enter your Mercury Account ID or registered email in the registration form. Your application will be reviewed as $0 Pending while we verify your account with Mercury. Once verified, you'll be officially admitted at no cost.
Standard Admission ($50): If you do not have a Mercury account and plan to pay standard admission, simply leave the Mercury question blank.
Don't have a Mercury account? Open a free Mercury account for your startup to claim free admission, plus get $100 on your first $1K deposit. Sign up for Mercury here before applying.
Application Notes
Commitment: By applying, you confirm you will attend if admitted. Keep your calendar clear for the full day.
Applicant Info: Your submitted info is shared with host VC firms.
Refund Policy: Approved ticket purchases are final.