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

NVC Finals at the Boulder Theater

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 $275,000 in funding!
 

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High School New Venture Challenge

See who will win the 2026 High School New Venture Challenge (HSNVC)—powered by FirstBank, where students pitch their innovative business ideas to win a share of $25,000 in CU Boulder scholarships!
 

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