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Developing and funding innovative ideas

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About the New Venture Challenge

The New Venture Challenge (NVC)—a signature programÌýof Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’sÌýInnovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative—is a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives. Participants attendÌýyear-round events, networkÌýand collaborateÌýwith mentors to refine their ideas and form startup teams to pitchÌýfor a share of $200,000+ in funding at the NVC Finals.

NVC Impact

1,400+

Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder ventures participated in NVC

$Ìý2.15 millionÌý

total funding awarded
(as of 2026)

$Ìý53.5Ìýmillion

raised by competition alumni
(since 2022)

About NVC

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Governor Polis on Entrepreneurship

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NVC is made possible through the generous support of our Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative Partners

Platinum Partners

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Lonny Phelps and Nancy Pierce-Phelps

Gold Partners

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Dan and Cindy Caruso

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