The 38th annual New Venture Competition, held on April 11 and 15, is a showcase of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and competition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The two-day competition gives you the opportunity to compete for prizes totaling $65,000 by pitching your business and fielding questions from a panel of area entrepreneurs. All ideas and ventures created, run, and owned by University of Nebraska–Lincoln students* are invited to compete.
Find guidelines, the workshop schedule, registration and answers to frequently asked questions here: https://go.unl.edu/newventurecompetition
Teams/individuals that have competed in prior University of Nebraska-Lincoln competitions and been awarded $7,500 or more (total across all competitions) will compete in a separate, Advanced Traction Bracket. Alumni who graduated within a year of the competition (May 2024 or after) are welcome and invited to compete.
Pre-competition workshops begin on March 25 to help you prepare your business plan, craft a compelling pitch and ask questions. See the full workshop schedule here: https://go.unl.edu/newventurecompetition
What's required for the registration? When registering, you are asked to share a 2-4 sentence summary/pitch of your business or business idea. While submitting a business plan is not required, doing so will help your team be placed in the best bracket for your business type, stage, etc.
Find guidelines, the workshop schedule and answers to frequently asked questions here: https://go.unl.edu/newventurecompetition
Register here by noon on March 31: https://go.unl.edu/newventurecompetition
Have questions or want one-on-one guidance? Email us at entrepreneurship@unl.edu. We look forward to helping you bring your business idea to life.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/newventurecompetition