RSVP for the NVC Finals on April 23 to watch top entrepreneurs pitch their innovative business ventures live to a panel of judges and compete for a share of $325,000!

This year's program highlights include:

• Opening remarks by CU Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz
• Dynamic emcees Albus Brooks and Dianne Myles
• New this year: the Deep Tech Category, in partnership with Venture Partners of CU Boulder
• Special appearances by the winners of our Specialty NVC Competitions:
  • Women Founders Competition
  • Social Impact New Venture Challenge
  • High School New Venture Challenge
• Vocal performance by the In the Buff A Capella Group
• Winners of the 2025 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards
• Live audience voting for the $5,000 Audience Choice Award

About the New Venture Challenge (NVC)

The New Venture Challenge (NVC)—a signature program of CU Boulder’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative—is a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives. Participants have the opportunity to build impactful ventures through entrepreneurial events and programming, community support, mentorship and the chance to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding!

Event specifics:

• Doors open for general admission at 5:30 p.m. and the event begins at 6 p.m.
• This event is free with registration.
• Attendees must register in advance.
• Seating is limited and at-the-door registration is not guaranteed.
• The Boulder Theater bar will be open for those over 21.