Innovating for Tomorrow:
New York City Commercial Space
Sustainability Competition
Join us in shaping the future of Long Island City through this impactful initiative.
This competition turns ideas into action, inviting participants to craft business plans for innovative commercial spaces tailored to the city’s dynamic market.

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Timeline

Feb 7
Project Launch

Feb 26
Online Seminar

Feb 28
Online Registration Closes

Feb 7
Project Launch

Feb 26
Online Seminar

Feb 28
Online Registration Closes
The project kicks off with a February launch event, followed by online submissions in March, and culminates in an exciting pitch competition, where forward-thinking solutions will come to life.
Mar 14
Submission DDL
Mar 3
Open House @ Urban 21
Feb 28
Online Registration DDL
Feb 26
Online Seminar
Feb 7
Project Launch
Mar 30
Final Pitch
Speakers
Jamie Lane
Position / Role

Alex Smith
Position / Role

Charlie McMann
Position / Role

Max Johnson
Position / Role

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Innovating for Tomorrow:
New York City
Commercial Spcae
Sustainability Competition
Join us in shaping the future of Long Island City through this impactful initiative.
This competition turns ideas into action, inviting participants to craft business plans for innovative commercial spaces tailored to the city’s dynamic market.
Feb 7
Project Launch
Feb 26
Online Seminar
Feb 28
Online Registration DDL
Mar 3
Open House @ Urban 21
Mar 14
Submission DDL
Mar 30
Final Pitch

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Innovating for Tomorrow:
New York City Commercial Spcae
Sustainability Competition
The Commercial Space Sustainability Competition encourages participants to create business plans that utilize commercial spaces at Urban 21, factoring Long Island City’s specific market conditions, rental rates, and operational expenses to achieve sustainable revenue growth.

What is it?
The Commercial Space Sustainability Competition encourages participants to create business plans that utilize commercial spaces at Urban 21, factoring Long Island City’s specific market conditions, rental rates, and operational expenses to achieve sustainable revenue growth.

Who can participate?
Ph.D., Graduate and Undergraduate Students from Universities in China and the U.S.
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Collaborations
CVEC aims to build an innovative entrepreneurship and investment platform bridging China and the U.S., bringing together early-stage investors, venture capital (VC), private equity (PE) fund managers, entrepreneurs, and academic leaders. Guided by Cornell University’s “any person, any study”spirit, CVEC embraces inclusivity and collaborates with top investment institutions, universities, and student organizations in the U.S. and China to promote cross-border collaboration and innovation.
Innovation
As a trailblazer in the community development of Long Island City, New Land Capital is committed to fostering community growth and enhancing local quality of life by establishing innovative commercial spaces that address the diverse needs of local residents.
Impact
Through this initiative, we seek to inspire forward-thinking solutions, create local employment opportunities, and contribute to the economic vitality of Long Island City, thereby establishing a solid foundation for the long-term sustainable development of the community.