Page Venture Gallery Venture Gallery View startups founded from across the University of Chicago ecosystem in a range of industries. Welcome to the Venture Gallery! The Polsky Center provides “first look” and early...
Program Official Rules and Guidelines PURPOSE OF THE CNVC To encourage the founding and growth of high-potential new ventures founded by UChicago College students. PHASES OF THE CNVC Most other universities host a single day...
Program College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Launch your startup as an undergraduate with mentorship, guidance, and hands-on support to build, test, and refine your idea.
Event College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Application Q&A and Networking October 16, 2023 Undergraduate students looking to apply for the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) are encouraged to attend this workshop to ask any questions you may have about the application. During the...
News fillow, the First All-Female Team to Be Named Winner of the CNVC, Takes Home $75,000 The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 College New Venture Challenge (CNVC). The CNVC is the College track of...
News Peer-to-Peer Payment App Paytera Takes First Place at the 2026 College New Venture Challenge The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has announced peer-to-peer payment app, Paytera, as the winner of the 14th Annual College New Venture Challenge (CNVC), with judges awarding $330,000 to...
Event Application Deadline: College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) November 6, 2025 Applications for the College New Venture Challenge are due by November 6th at 3:00 pm CST. The College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) is the dedicated track of the Polsky Center’s...
Event College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Finals March 6, 2026 Join us for the finals of the 14th Annual College New Venture Challenge (CNVC). Throughout the afternoon, the CNVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprised of investors,...
News Polsky Center Announces Teams Selected for the 14th Annual College New Venture Challenge The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is pleased to announce the teams selected for the 14th annual College New Venture Challenge (CNVC), an undergraduate student startup accelerator. This year’s...
Event College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Kickoff October 2, 2025 Join the Polsky Center for an exciting kickoff event for the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) program! During this session, you’ll hear from a keynote speaker, learn more about the...
News Polsky Launches New Program to Support University Alumni and Entrepreneurs Around the World First Polsky Global Forum Sessions Held in Hong Kong and London
Event Chicago Booth Private Equity Conference 2026 March 6, 2026 Overview The 25th Annual Chicago Booth Private Equity Conference, hosted by the Chicago Booth Private Equity Group and the Polsky Center, is an annual event that brings together investors, students,...
