Mark your calendar for the climate, female foundersÌýand cross-campus prize nights of this season's New Venture Challenge (NVC 15). Each night, thereÌýwill be a liveÌýpitch session where teams present to a panel of judges. Come support these teams and network with ²ÊÃñ±¦µä student, faculty and staff entrepreneurs.
For 14 years, the New Venture Challenge has been ²ÊÃñ±¦µä’s premier, cross-campus entrepreneurial program and competition, giving aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to build a startup through outstanding support and mentorship. Participants represent majors and departments from across the university. From undergraduates to graduates, PhD candidates to postdocs, and faculty to staff—everyone is invited to pitch their idea or watch and support.
March 8Ìý 5:30–8 p.m.Ìý CMCI Studio
NVC 15 teams competing in our Climate Prize Night have a venture that tackles pressing climate change issues. Winners will receive a share of $10,000 in prize money.
March 9Ìý 5:30–8 p.m.Ìý Imig Music, S102 Chamber Hall
Teams with founders who identify as female will be competing for funding at our NVC 15 Female Founder Prize Night. Winners will receive a share of $10,000 in prize money.
March 14Ìý 5:30–8 p.m.Ìý Koelbel, Room 352
NVC 15 teams competing in our Cross-Campus Collaboration Prize Night have team founders from more than one ²ÊÃñ±¦µä college. Winners will receive a share of $10,000 in prize money.
