October – December: Team Formation and Application
- October 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CT | Info Session – Watch Recording
- October 27, 2025 after info session | Application Open – Apply Now
- December 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. CT| Application Deadline
December – January: Preparation and Competition
- Early December 2025 – Teams selected and notified
- January 6, 2026 – Orientation session for selected teams via Zoom
- January 8, 2026 – Teams receive business plans and begin due diligence
- Friday, January 9, 2026 – Venture Capital Investment Competition Finals, Gleacher Center
Regional Competition – February 6, 2026, Fordham Gabelli, New York
Global Competition – April 10-11, 2026, UNC Kenan-Flagler, North Carolina