News 7 Mission-driven UChicago Teams to Compete for $150,000 at 2024 John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge Finals The following story was originally published by the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation. Seven mission-driven teams with innovative ideas, including leveraging AI to aid career development, efficient waste management...
Event Info Session and Kickoff (Harper): New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) October 22, 2025 Join us for the kickoff of the 30th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) and the 16th annual John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)! This...
Event Info Session and Kickoff (Gleacher): New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) October 25, 2025 Join us for the kickoff of the 30th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) and the 16th annual John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)! This...
News $2.1 Million Awarded at the 2026 Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge; Cancer Pathology AI Company Takes First Slideflow Labs, a cancer pathology AI company, has won first place at the 30th Annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC), during which $2.1 million was awarded to...
News Polsky 10: New Polsky Founders’ Fund Fellows | NVC winner Rayni’s impact | Catching up with SNVC winner Lighthouse Solutions The Polsky 10 is a bi-weekly newsletter covering the 10 biggest news stories coming from the University of Chicago's Polsky Center. To get the Polsky 10 sent directly to your inbox every other Friday, sign up here.
Event Info Session and Kickoff (Gleacher): New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) October 28, 2023 If you’re considering participating in the 28th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge or the 14th annual John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge, join us for this...
Event 2024 John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) Finals May 21, 2024 Join us at the 14th Annual John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge Finals as teams compete for over $150,000 in startup funding. Additional details on participating ventures will be...
Event Info Session and Kickoff (Harper): New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) October 23, 2024 Kickoff for the 29th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge, and 15th annual John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge. Agenda: 5:00 – 5:30 pm CT – Team...
Event Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) Finals May 28, 2025 Join us for the 15th John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge Finals, where teams will compete for over $250,000 in startup funding. Throughout the day, our finalists will present...
Event Application Workshop and Quick Pitch: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) January 14, 2026 Join us for an application preparation workshop and Quick Pitch event for the NVC and SNVC!
News Polsky Center Announces 2026 E-Commerce Growth Blueprint Cohort The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has announced the 2026 cohort for the Polsky Exchange’s E-Commerce Growth Blueprint Program, a hands-on program designed to help small businesses strengthen their...
