No Equity Taken
Where other startup programs take equity, we don’t. We charge for subsidized desk space, and allow you to grow your company in a way that's best for you and fostering full transparency with us.
Next Round
Providing startups the support and resources they need to get to their next round of funding. Data Future Lab's 1- to 2-year incubator
Eligibility
Seed to Series A
Program Length
1 to 2 years. Applications currently closed.
Focus Areas
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Cloud Computing
- Computer Vision
- Cybersecurity
- Data & Analytics
- Emerging Media
- Foundational AI
- Hardware / Robotics
- HealthTech
- Impact/Responsible AI
- Machine Learning
- Sensory AI
- Smart Cities
- Smart Mobility
- Urban Systems
- Voice Process Automation (VPA)
- Virtual Reality (VR)
- Web3
The Future Labs provided much more than just a desk and an office. From offering critical feedback to making targeted investor introductions, Craig and the entire Future Labs family were invaluable partners. I would encourage any early stage company to set up shop here.
Andrew Weisgall
Cofounder, Spruce
The Future Labs were an incredible source of support and network for us. They gave us advice on how to scale our team and product, connected us with investors, and created a supportive and safe environment for entrepreneurs to freely exchange ideas and inspire each other. We attribute a large part of our success to this amazing community.
Jade Huang
Cofounder, StyleSage
The Future Labs have opened up so many doors at NYU: research projects with top faculty, multiple computer science interns, flexible access to office space and facilities around the city, acceptance into the STARTUP-NY tax waiver program, and a number of other tangible benefits. It's a great option for early stage companies looking for a far-reaching, supportive institution to call home without necessarily committing to an overly structured or costly program.
Ro Gupta
Cofounder, Carmera
The Future Labs has provided support so far beyond what I was expecting and what we pay for; they truly care about our organization. They know us so well and always go above and beyond for what we ask for but also bring us critical opportunities because they're always on the lookout. We've gotten so much more out of the Future Lab than we would have in any other coworking space.
Michelle Bacharach
Cofounder, Findmine
The Future Labs provided much more than just a desk and an office. From offering critical feedback to making targeted investor introductions, Craig and the entire Future Labs family were invaluable partners. I would encourage any early stage company to set up shop here.
Andrew Weisgall
Cofounder, Spruce
The Future Labs were an incredible source of support and network for us. They gave us advice on how to scale our team and product, connected us with investors, and created a supportive and safe environment for entrepreneurs to freely exchange ideas and inspire each other. We attribute a large part of our success to this amazing community.
Jade Huang
Cofounder, StyleSage
What Sets Us Apart
Access to Top-Flight University Resources
Whether it's connecting you to leading faculty providing you with quality student talent, we regularly offer NYU's formidable resources to our startups.
Credit-Based Internship Program
NYU consistently attracts high-caliber students, and we bring them in as interns to select companies for academic credit-based internships.
Curated Benefits
As long as you're with us, we'll customize the program to suit your needs. No rigid program here.
Program Benefits
In-Kind Benefits of Up to $500,000
Pro bono office hours with the renowned legal team at Morrison Foerster, resources from our partners, including AWS, Hubspot, and Rho Banking — just a few of the offerings our startups receive.
Eligibility for START-UP NY
Because the Future Labs are an approved partner of this state program, businesses in Next Round are eligible to apply for tax-free status.
Pitch & Partner Opportunities
Whether it’s at Future Labs events, industry conferences, partner opportunities, or client leads, companies in Next Round can present their ventures to relevant audiences large and small at venues around NYC and the world.
Expertise in NYU Tandon's Areas of Excellence
NYU's engineering school excels in research areas covering smart cities to cybersecurity. Startups aligned with these disciplines can benefit from access to some of the world's brightest minds in these fields as well a considerable talent pipeline.
Subsidized Rent + Hybrid Program
Real estate in New York is a big expense, and it shouldn't stand in the way of your company’s success. With our current hybrid program (virtual/onsite as our space opens), we offer subsidized rent: standardized, transparent charges per desk and flexible lease durations so you can focus less on rent and more on growth.
A Community of Like-Minded Entrepreneurs
Our portfolio includes some of the most successful startups past and present in New York City, including such companies as CB Insights, Wunderkind (formerly BounceX), and Geometric Intelligence (now Uber AI Labs).
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