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The New Venture Challenge
NVC offers a variety of opportunities for you to develop and share your ideas!
About the New Venture Challenge (NVC)
Ranked 15th among U.S. collegiate entrepreneurship competitions and a signature program of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, NVC is the heart of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's entrepreneurship engine. During this multi-round, multi-event entrepreneurial competition, teams can win a share of more than $200,000 and pitch to a live audience at the Boulder Theater.
Who can participate?
Everyone at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder is invited to participate; students, faculty and staff. NVC participants can earn a micro-credential 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 based on scientific or technological innovations developed using fundamental scientific disciplines.
- Open Category – For ventures not meeting the Deep Tech criteria.
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Additional Opportunities
In addition to our Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder competitions, you might be interested in the following external opportunities: