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Important 2026 Competition Dates and Deadlines

To help you stay on track, we're sharing some key NVC Competition dates and deadlines:

Important NVC 2026 Competition Dates and Deadlines

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Register your venture by 3 p.m. MT

Curious about the New Venture Challenge and how you could win hundreds of thousands to fuel your idea? Join this casual virtual chat with the Director to learn how NVC works, what to expect, and how to get started. Bring your questions, ideas, and excitement—this is your chance to turn inspiration into impact!

LLC, S-Corp, B-Corp... oh my! Learn the basics of business entity creation and how to decide which one is right for you.

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and find your perfect mentor! This event brings together NVC competitors and an incredible network of industry professionals, alumni, and community experts who are ready to help you level up your venture. Having a mentor is required for participation—so don’t miss this chance to meet yours! Come prepared with a quick 60-second intro to your idea and discover who can best help you succeed. Free food included!

Unlock the power of intellectual property... protect your ideas and propel your venture to success!

Learn how to build a pitch that wows judges and wins hearts...and funding (with special tips on the NVC rubric)!

Practice your pitch with business pros in a safe-to-fail zone...refine, improve, and ace your delivery!

Practice your pitch with business pros in a safe-to-fail zone...refine, improve and ace your delivery!

Practice your pitch with business pros in a safe-to-fail zone...refine, improve and ace your delivery!

From bootstrapping to big bucks... Funding basics to power up your startup journey!

* optional events and opportunities
† each workshop in these series is a standalone event; attendees should choose one to attend

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Additional Deadlines for New Venture Challenge

Mark your calendar for these important dates:

  • Monday, March 30: NVC Round One Executive Summaries and video pitches due

  • Saturday, April 4: NVC Round One

  • Tuesday, April 7: Semifinal Competition

  • Friday, April 17: NVC Finals Executive Summaries and video pitches due

  • Wednesday, April 22: NVC Finals at The Boulder Theatre