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
NVC Finals at the Boulder Theater
CU Boulder’s 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 CU Boulder innovations as we give away over $100,000 in funding!
Female Founded Venture Finals
Join us as ventures founded by people who identify as female compete for up to $10,000 of funding and a guaranteed spot at the NVC Finals. Check back soon for more information and registration.
Non-Profit Venture Finals
In 2024, NVC will host a special competition for non-profit ventures. Check back soon for more information and registration.