Our Process

YEARLY PROCESS

	2026 DATES
Step 1 Eligible startups are invited each spring quarter to submit an initial N.XT application.	March 2 - March 27
Step 2 A subset of startups (6 max) will be selected to advance as finalists and will be asked to submit a portfolio of materials, including: `Startup pitch deck` `Capitalization table` `Detailed N.XT milestones`	April 2
Step 3 Finalists will have the opportunity to refine their pitch deck with a graphic designer and improve their pitch delivery through three structured feedback sessions with internal and external partners.	April 13-May 19
Step 4 Finalists will submit their penultimate pitch deck for review. The Investment Committee (IC) will provide initial questions and feedback, which the finalists will address on the Pitch Day.	May 20
Step 5 Final pitch deck is submitted to the IC. All finalists deliver 10 minute pitch to IC with 15 min Q&A.	June 17 (tentative)