College New Venture Challenge

College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Finals

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, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Prizes – which have included at least $150,000 in cash prizes and in-kind services –… Read More

College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Finals

Join us for the finals of the 13th Annual College New Venture Challenge (CNVC). Throughout the afternoon, the CNVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Prizes – which include at least $250,000 in cash prizes and in-kind services – have helped… Read More

College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Application Workshop and Q&A

Undergraduate students looking to apply for the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) are encouraged to attend this virtual workshop to ask any questions you may have about the application. During the session, we will walk through the different components of the application. Most of the time will be reserved for… Read More

College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Teambuilding Event

Join the Polsky Center for a networking event for college students interested in participating in the College New Venture Challenge. Admitted teams who are still recruiting team members will deliver quick pitches and have the opportunity to network students who are interested in joining their team.

College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Kickoff and Design Sprint

Join the Polsky Center for an exciting kickoff event for the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) program! This event will consist of two parts: 12:30-3 p.m. // CNVC Info Session, Quick Pitches and Networking, and Guest Entrepreneur Speaker 3-5 p.m. // Design Sprint Activity Pizza and drinks… Read More

College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Finals

Join us for the finals of the 12th Annual College New Venture Challenge (CNVC). Throughout the afternoon, the CNVC finalists will present to a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Prizes – which include at least $200,000 in cash prizes and in-kind services – have helped… Read More

College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Kickoff

Join us for a kickoff event for the College New Venture Challenge, UChicago’s flagship entrepreneurship program. Students interested in jump-starting their entrepreneurship journey at UChicago are encouraged to attend. Students will learn about the CNVC, the Polsky Center, and the innovation happening on campus. Students will also have the opportunity… Read More

College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) Pre-Kickoff Networking and Pizza

Join the Polsky Center for networking and pizza in advance of the CNVC Kickoff event, which will follow directly afterwards. Students will have the opportunity to talk with other students interested in participating in the College New Venture Challenge. College students from both the University of Chicago and University of… Read More