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RSVP for the NVC Finals on April 23!

Karen Reid — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:00:33 +0000

RSVP for the NVC Finals on April 23! Karen Reid Mon, 03/17/2025 - 11:00

RSVP for the NVC Finals on April 23 to watch top entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ventures live to a panel of judges and compete for a share of $325,000!

This year's program highlights include:

Opening remarks by CU �鶹ӰԺ Chancellor Justin Schwartz
Dynamic emcees Albus Brooks and Dianne Myles
Special appearances by the winners of our Specialty NVC Competitions:
Vocal performance by the In the Buff A Capella Group
Winners of the 2025 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards
Live audience voting for the $5,000 Audience Choice Award

Mark your calendar to be part of the 18th annual New Venture Challenge!

Date: Wednesday, April 23
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: The �鶹ӰԺ Theater

RSVP Today!

�鶹ӰԺ the New Venture Challenge (NVC)

The New Venture Challenge (NVC)—a signature program of CU �鶹ӰԺ’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative—is a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives. Participants have the opportunity to build impactful ventures through entrepreneurial events and programming, community support, mentorship and the chance to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding!

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RSVP for the NVC Finals on April 23 to watch top entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ventures live to a panel of judges and compete for a share of $325,000!

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Important Competition Dates and Deadlines

Karen Reid — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:33:32 +0000

Important Competition Dates and Deadlines Karen Reid Thu, 02/20/2025 - 12:33

To help you stay on track, we're sharing some key dates and deadlines

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New Venture Challenge Women Founders Competition Finals on March 20

Karen Reid — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:04:12 +0000

New Venture Challenge Women Founders Competition Finals on March 20 Karen Reid Thu, 02/20/2025 - 11:04

Top student and faculty startups founded by women will pitch their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and you, a live audience. Come support the next big CU �鶹ӰԺ innovations as we give away $15,000 in funding!

The Women Founders Competition of the New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a multi-round entrepreneurial competition and signature program of CU �鶹ӰԺ’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, led in collaboration with the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship.

Event specifics:

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for refreshments and networking.
Each attendee must register for their own ticket.
Attendees must register in advance.
Seating is limited, and at-the-door registration is not guaranteed.
If you are unable to join us after registering, please let us know as soon as possible.

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Discover Some of Our Buff-led Startups

Karen Reid — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:55:55 +0000

Discover Some of Our Buff-led Startups Karen Reid Thu, 02/20/2025 - 10:55

Many CU �鶹ӰԺ students, faculty, staff and alums have turned novel ideas into successful startups. Last year was a record-breaking year, and the list of innovative companies is ever-expanding. Here are some highlights from our Buff community.

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Why startups can be the best places to work

Karen Reid — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:58:57 +0000

Why startups can be the best places to work Karen Reid Tue, 02/11/2025 - 10:58

Startups are typically fast growing and young companies with innovative ideas for breaking into their markets. Startups can be fascinating companies to work at with a variety of perks! Learn about some standout traits of working at a startup.

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Missed Startups2Students? Here's What You Need to Know!

Karen Reid — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 19:40:45 +0000

Missed Startups2Students? Here's What You Need to Know! Karen Reid Sat, 02/08/2025 - 12:40

We had an amazing turnout for one of our best Startups2Students yet on January 29! Thank you to the 10 startups and nearly 300 students who were in attendance!

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Registration Opens for the Women Founders Competition on Feb. 8

Karen Reid — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:51:52 +0000

Registration Opens for the Women Founders Competition on Feb. 8 Karen Reid Fri, 02/07/2025 - 12:51

The Women Founders Competition of the New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a multi-round entrepreneurial competition. Teams with at least one core team member who is a woman can participate in this specialty competition and win a share of $15,000!

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Last Call: Registration Closes on Feb. 8 for the New Venture Challenge

Karen Reid — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:56:38 +0000

Last Call: Registration Closes on Feb. 8 for the New Venture Challenge Karen Reid Wed, 02/05/2025 - 12:56

�鶹ӰԺ the New Venture Challenge (NVC)
The New Venture Challenge (NVC) – a signature program of the �鶹ӰԺ's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative — is a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives. During this multi-round, multi-event entrepreneurial competition, teams can win a share of $320,000 and pitch to a live audience at the �鶹ӰԺ Theater. Learn More

Who can participate?

Everyone at CU �鶹ӰԺ is invited to participate – current students, faculty, staff or recent graduates. NVC participants can earn a microcredential while gaining experience in creating a startup venture.

How Does it Work?

Participants can compete in one of two NVC categories:

Deep Tech Category – for ventures built around a scientific or technological innovation that has been developed using fundamental scientific disciplines
Open Category – for ventures not meeting the Deep Tech criteria

Specialty Competition Opportunities

Additionally, NVC offers two specialty competition opportunities:

Social Impact New Venture Challenge – for ventures that want to create a positive social impact
Women Founders Competition – for teams with at least one core team member who is a woman

✳️ Application deadline: Feb. 8, 2025. Register Now
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Registration closes at 3 p.m. on Feb. 8! Last call to pitch your innovative idea at an NVC Competition and have a chance to win a share of $320,000!

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Meet Your Mentor at the NVC Venture Mentor Matching Mixer on Feb. 20!

Karen Reid — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:50:58 +0000

Meet Your Mentor at the NVC Venture Mentor Matching Mixer on Feb. 20! Karen Reid Tue, 02/04/2025 - 10:50

NVC Competitors: Get ready for an NVC Venture Mentor Matching Mixer—the ultimate kickoff to the 2024 season!

Join past NVC trailblazers, mentors and fellow competitors for a night of pizza, camaraderie and mentor matching. It's not just an event; it's a community builder where ideas flourish. Connect, celebrate and set the stage for your NVC journey. Let the season begin with a bang. You will have 60 seconds to pitch your venture so that mentor matching is a snap.

NVC Mentors: This is your chance to meet some of the ventures competing in the NVC this year and see if you can lend a hand in guiding their journey. Listen to 60-second pitches and chat with ventures in your wheelhouse.

And food will be provided by T/aco!

👤—This event is for teams competing in the New Venture Challenge competitions.

💡—Team building, networking and mentorship.

🔔—Attendees must register in advance. Seating is limited.

Join past NVC trailblazers, mentors and fellow competitors for a night of pizza, camaraderie and mentor matching.

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How Walter Richard is Forging a Sustainable Future at CU �鶹ӰԺ

Karen Reid — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:36:45 +0000

How Walter Richard is Forging a Sustainable Future at CU �鶹ӰԺ Karen Reid Thu, 01/16/2025 - 22:36

Leeds School of Business – With plans to create a world-changing energy company, Walter Richard – a member of a 2024 CU �鶹ӰԺ Sustainability Hackathon winning team – is positioning himself as a future leader in sustainable innovation. His journey at CU �鶹ӰԺ is just beginning, but his drive, creativity, and commitment to making an impact ensure that his entrepreneurial story is far from over.

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