Events and Opportunities
The CU Boulder Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative and New Venture Challenge hold events yearly to help students, faculty and staff develop ideas and prepare their ventures for competition. The public is invited to join us for showcases, final competitions and more throughout the year.
Signature Public Events
Top student and faculty startups will pitch their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and you, a live audience. Come support the next big innovations as we give away $325,000 in funding!
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Learn More
In partnership with Sea Change Enterprise Accelerator, the office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship brings you the Social Impact New Venture Challenge (SINVC). This competition will identify the top social ventures to come out of the CU Boulder ecosystem. The first and second place team will have an automatic placement in the summer Sea Change Accelerator cohort.
Winners to be named on April 7! Sign Up for Updates
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 innovations as we give away $15,000 in funding!
Join us for the 2025 Finals on March 20!
Want to compete? Learn More