1. For international entrepreneurs,
starting a business just got easier.
The International Innovators Initiative (IN2NYC) enables
international entrepreneurs to build their businesses in NYC by
connecting entrepreneurs with the partners and resources to
qualify for cap-exempt H-1B visas.
HOW DOES IN2NYC WORK?
• Entrepreneurs selected through a competitive process will be
matched with one of seven partner City University of New York
(CUNY) schools.
• Entrepreneurs and schools will form collaborative partnerships,
enabling entrepreneurs to qualify for cap-exempt H-1B visas.
• Entrepreneurs will utilize their expertise to contribute to school
communities and further school missions.
• Schools will lease co-working space to entrepreneurs, providing
access to office amenities, support services, and technical equipment.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
• International entrepreneurs who have started a business overseas
and would like to relocate or expand to NYC.
• International entrepreneurs currently based in the United States
who have started a business but whose appropriate immigration
status is expiring.
• International students graduating from U.S. universities or Optional
Practical Training programs who have started their own businesses.
Applications will be opening in spring 2016.
Visit www.in2.nyc to learn more.
Collaborate with IN2NYC Partner
City College
The Center, a program of the City
College Fund, provides structured
advising, 3D prototyping facilities,
and a vast network of mentor
connections. Through its
partnerships with the CUNY School
of Medicine, the CUNY Advanced
Science Research Center, the CCNY
Grove School of Engineering, and
the CCNY Colin Powell Institute, the
Center has strengths in connected
devices, mobile applications, medical
devices, manufactured items, social
and environmental impact ventures,
and the support of businesses
headed by female entrepreneurs.