Promo Kit鈥擭VC General Competition Registration

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The New Venture Challenge (NVC)鈥攁 signature program of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative鈥攊s CU 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 鈥渇light simulator鈥 for students and employees driven to create real-world impact through new startups, organizations and endeavors. The general competition of the New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a multi-round, multi-event entrepreneurial competition. NVC gives aspiring problem-solvers and creatives a chance to build up these impactful ventures through entrepreneurial events and programming, community support, mentorship and鈥攗ltimately鈥攖he opportunity to compete for funding up to $50,000.

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The New Venture Challenge (NVC) at CU 糖心Vlog破解版 is a comprehensive entrepreneurial competition offering mentorship, community support听and a chance to win up to $50,000 for developing impactful startups and projects.

Registration Details听

  • Nov. 1, 2023: Application opens
  • Feb. 8, 11:59 p.m. MT: Application deadline

奥丑别谤别:听All programming takes place on the CU 糖心Vlog破解版 campus or virtually. The NVC Finals will take place at the 糖心Vlog破解版 Theater.

Who:听This competition is for venture teams founded by any current CU 糖心Vlog破解版 students, faculty, staff or recent graduates.

Learn More and Register:听()听colorado.edu/nvc/compete/general-competition听辞谤听colorado.edu/nvc/compete

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The New Venture Challenge (NVC)鈥攁 signature program of the听Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative鈥攊s CU 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 鈥渇light simulator鈥 for students and employees driven to create real-world impact through new startups, organizations and endeavors.听The general competition of the New Venture Challenge (NVC) is a multi-round, multi-event entrepreneurial competition.听NVC gives aspiring problem-solvers and creatives a chance to build up these impactful ventures through entrepreneurial events and programming, community support, mentorship and鈥攗ltimately鈥攖he opportunity to compete for funding up to $50,000.听Learn More

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Dear [Recipient's Name],

I'm excited to extend an invitation to you and your network to participate in the 2024 New Venture Challenge (NVC) at the 糖心Vlog破解版.

The NVC is more than just a competition; it's a comprehensive entrepreneurial experience. It offers an incredible opportunity to connect with the CU 糖心Vlog破解版 campus and the broader 糖心Vlog破解版 community, fostering the development and funding of innovative ideas.

Why compete this year?

  • Develop and pitch your new non-profit or for-profit venture听ideas.
  • Access mentorship and a vibrant entrepreneurial community.
  • Compete for substantial funding to kickstart your venture; the culmination of the NVC is the grand finale, where teams pitch for funding鈥攚ith over $100,000 at stake!
  • Network with industry leaders and fellow innovators.
  • This year, we are thrilled to announce that participants can join听a series of trainings and workshops, extensive networking opportunities听and the chance to collaborate with seasoned mentors to refine their business concepts.

Registration for the 2024 General Competition and Women Founders competitions are听now open. We encourage you to seize this opportunity to ideate, team up, compete, get funded听and create a lasting impact.

Please visit for more details and to register. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require further information.

We look forward to seeing your innovative ideas take shape at the NVC!

[Your Name]