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The New Venture Challenge (NVC)—a signature program of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative—is CU Boulder’s “flight simulator” for students and employees driven to create real-world impact through new startups, organizations and endeavors. The general competition of the New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a multi-round, multi-event entrepreneurial competition. NVC gives aspiring problem-solvers and creatives a chance to build up these impactful ventures through entrepreneurial events and programming, community support, mentorship and—ultimately—the opportunity to compete for funding up to $50,000.

“In a sentence” 

The New Venture Challenge (NVC) at CU Boulder is a comprehensive entrepreneurial competition offering mentorship, community support and a chance to win up to $50,000 for developing impactful startups and projects.

Registration Details 

  • Nov. 1, 2023: Application opens
  • Feb. 8, 11:59 p.m. MT: Application deadline

Where: All programming takes place on the CU Boulder campus or virtually. The NVC Finals will take place at the Boulder Theater.

Who: This competition is for venture teams founded by any current CU Boulder students, faculty, staff or recent graduates.

Learn More and Register: (QR Code.png) colorado.edu/nvc/compete/general-competition or colorado.edu/nvc/compete

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The New Venture Challenge (NVC)—a signature program of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative—is CU Boulder’s “flight simulator” for students and employees driven to create real-world impact through new startups, organizations and endeavors. The general competition of the New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a multi-round, multi-event entrepreneurial competition. NVC gives aspiring problem-solvers and creatives a chance to build up these impactful ventures through entrepreneurial events and programming, community support, mentorship and—ultimately—the opportunity to compete for funding up to $50,000. Learn More

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Dear [Recipient's Name],

I'm excited to extend an invitation to you and your network to participate in the 2024 New Venture Challenge (NVC) at the University of Colorado Boulder.

The NVC is more than just a competition; it's a comprehensive entrepreneurial experience. It offers an incredible opportunity to connect with the CU Boulder campus and the broader Boulder community, fostering the development and funding of innovative ideas.

Why compete this year?

  • Develop and pitch your new non-profit or for-profit venture ideas.
  • Access mentorship and a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
  • Compete for substantial funding to kickstart your venture; the culmination of the NVC is the grand finale, where teams pitch for funding—with over $100,000 at stake!
  • Network with industry leaders and fellow innovators.
  • This year, we are thrilled to announce that participants can join a series of trainings and workshops, extensive networking opportunities and the chance to collaborate with seasoned mentors to refine their business concepts.

Registration for the 2024 General Competition and Women Founders competitions are now open. We encourage you to seize this opportunity to ideate, team up, compete, get funded and create a lasting impact.

Please visit colorado.edu/nvc/compete for more details and to register. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require further information.

We look forward to seeing your innovative ideas take shape at the NVC!

[Your Name]