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  • Info Session and Kickoff (Harper): New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

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    Harper Center, Room C-25 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, United States

    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 in-person kickoff. Information on applications, best practices, and team formation will be covered. A networking and a team-building opportunity will kickoff the event at 5:00...

    • College Students
    • New Venture Challenge
    • NVC
    • SNVC
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  • Info Session and Kickoff (Gleacher): New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

    University of Chicago Booth School of Business Gleacher Center 450 Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 in-person kickoff. Information on applications, best practices, and team formation will be covered. The NVC and SNVC faculty presentation will begin at 12:15pm CT. A...

    • College Students
    • Gleacher
    • New Venture Challenge
    • NVC
    • SNVC
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  • NVC/SNVC Application Preparation Workshop & Quick Pitch

    Harper Center, Room C-25 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, United States

    Quick Pitch: 5 - 5:30 p.m. CT Application Preparation Workshop/Q&A: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. CT Networking: 6:30 - 7 p.m. CT Join us for an application preparation workshop and Quick Pitch event for the Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) and the John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) on Wednesday, January...

    • College Students
    • New Venture Challenge
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  • SNVC Application Workshop and Quick Pitch

    Harper Center, Room 3B 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Join the Rustandy Center for a workshop on applying to the John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC). During this SNVC-specific workshop, Professor Rob Gertner will share best practices for constructing a feasibility summary, and provide information on SNVC. If you are considering applying, you should not miss this event. Following the presentation, you...

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  • Application Deadline: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

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    Online Submission

    Most other business schools and graduate entrepreneurship programs host a single day or weekend business plan competition as their New Venture Challenge. The NVC at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business is different. It is not just a competition. Instead, it is a year-long business launch program that is recognized as the #1...

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    • Social New Venture Challenge
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  • Team Building Reception: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

    Chicago Booth - Charles M. Harper Center, Room 104 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Who Should Attend: NVC/SNVC teams that are looking to add teammates for Phase II and students looking to join NVC/SNVC Phase II teams Hosted By: Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation Join us for the opportunity to work with ventures admitted to the premier university accelerator program, the Edward...

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    • New Venture Challenge
    • Social New Venture Challenge
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  • 2024 John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) Finals

    Harper Center, Room C-25 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, United States

    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 shared soon, but you can read more about all 18 teams participating in Phase II of this year's competition here: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/rustandy/stories/snvc-phase-two-announcement

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    • New Venture Challenge
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  • Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) Finals

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    Harper Center, Room C-25 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, United States

    Join us for the finals of the 28th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC). NVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprising of top investors, entrepreneurs, and others. Prizes – which include cash prizes and in-kind services, such as legal and professional consulting services, and office space – have helped...

    • College Students
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  • Info Session and Kickoff (Harper): New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

    Harper Center, Room C-25 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, United States

    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 Building & Networking 5:30 - 6:00 pm CT – Faculty Presentation 6:00 - 6:30 pm CT – NVC/SNVC Alumni Panel 6:30 – 7:00 pm CT...

    • College Students
    • 2025 NVC
    • 2025 SNVC
    • New Venture Challenge
    • NVC
    • SNVC
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  • Application Workshop and Quick Pitch: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

    Harper Center, Room C-25 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    Quick Pitch: 5 – 5:30 p.m. CT Application Preparation Workshop/Q&A: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CT Networking: 6:30 – 7 p.m. CT Join us for an application preparation workshop and Quick Pitch event for the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) and the John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC) on Wednesday, January...

    • College Students
    • 2025 NVC
    • 2025 SNVC
    • New Venture Challenge
    • NVC
    • SNVC
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  • Application Deadline: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

    Launched in 1996, the Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) is recognized as one of the top-ranked accelerator programs in the nation. Through the NVC, the Polsky Center has graduated more than 600+ startup companies and created thousands of jobs for the economy. NVC startups have raised more than $2+ billion in funding...

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    • New Venture Challenge
    • New Venture Challenge (NVC)
    • Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
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  • Team Building Reception: New Venture Challenge (NVC) and Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)

    Charles Harper Center - 104 ABC

    Who Should Attend: NVC/SNVC teams that are looking to add teammates for Phase II and students looking to join NVC/SNVC Phase II teams Hosted By: Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation Join us for the opportunity to work with ventures admitted to the premier university accelerator program, the Edward...

    • Alumni
    • New Venture Challenge
    • NVC
    • SNVC
    • Social New Venture Challenge
    • team building
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  • Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) Finals

    Harper Center, Room C-25 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Join us for the Finals of the 29th annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC). NVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprising of top investors, entrepreneurs, and others. Prizes – which include cash prizes and in-kind services, such as legal and professional consulting services, and office space – have helped...

    • Alumni
    • College Students
    • Members of the Public
    • 2025 NVC
    • Edward L. Kaplan New Venture Challenge
    • New Venture Challenge
    • NVC
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