2020 SNVC Finalists Announced

The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation and Polsky Center are pleased to announce the seven teams advancing to the finals of the 2020 John Edwardson, ’72, Social New…

AIM Clinics Wins First Place at the 2018 Social New Venture Challenge

The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation and Polsky Center are pleased to announce the winners of the John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC). The SNVC is the…

Autism Therapy Startup AIM Clinics Wins UChicago’s Social NVC

The 2018 cohort of the John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge concluded with AIM Clinics taking home first place and $45,000, plus an additional $20,000 award supported by the…

Getting Mark Cuban’s money — the Shark’s 47 Biggest Shark Tank Investments

Social New Venture Challenge alum LuminAID ranked as Mark Cuban's 31st biggest investment on ABC's Shark Tank. Read the full article >>

2018 SNVC Finalists Announced

The Rustandy Center and Polsky Center are pleased to announce the 7 teams advancing to the finals of the 2018 John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC). The SNVC…

From Salon Marketplace: This Solar-powered Inflatable Lamp Can Charge Your Phone

LuminAID, winners of the John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC), sells 2-in-1 solar inflatable lantern and phone charger. Read the full article >>

2018 SNVC Phase II Teams Announced

The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation has announced the 17 teams advancing to the semifinals of the 2018 John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC). The SNVC is…

First numo Fintech Challenge at UChicago Concludes with Success

On January 24, the numo Fintech Challenge concluded successfully, with Manifest (formerly Vest Blockchain), which simplifies and expedites the 401(k) transfer process, winning first place and $10,000 in cash. Jetson…

FlipSide Brings You Political Opinions From Across the Aisle You’ll Actually Want to Read

When’s the last time you read something that ran counter to your political beliefs? We’re not talking about a tweet, a Facebook post or a hot-take headline. And we’re not…

Chicago Booth Announces Winners of the 2017 Social New Venture Challenge

The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business is pleased to announce the winners of the John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture…

A Startup Using Tech to Ease Burden on Childcare Providers Wins UChicago’s Social NVC

Provide, a SaaS solution for childcare providers won the top prize of $60,000 at University of Chicago’s Social New Venture Challenge Tuesday. Read more.

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