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蜜桃传媒破解版下载 the New Venture Challenge

The New Venture Challenge (NVC)鈥攁 signature program听of 蜜桃传媒破解版下载听Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative鈥攊s a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives. Participants attend听year-round events, network听and collaborate听with mentors to refine their ideas and form startup teams to pitch听for a share of $200,000+ in funding at the NVC Finals.

NVC Impact

1,400+

蜜桃传媒破解版下载 ventures participated in NVC

$听2.15 million听

total funding awarded
(as of 2026)

$听53.5听million

raised by competition alumni
(since 2022)

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Learn about our 2026 winners

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Governor Polis on Entrepreneurship

Why Participate in NVC?

"NVC听gives participants first-hand experience pitching and positioning their business, working on a startup team, and, perhaps most importantly, connecting with Boulder's world-class network of entrepreneurial mentors. For me, the feedback and support I got during NVC was critical to a pivot of my first business, which, six听years later, grew to over 150 people and was acquired by a $26B publicly-traded company."

鈥�Devon Tivona听(CompSci,'14), Pana (acquired by Coupa), NVC 6 Championship finalist

"NVC was an amazing opportunity to not only build a business from the ground up, but also gain invaluable experience with pitching a venture to investors. We also gained incredible mentorship. Our mentors filled in gaps where necessary in our business development and gave helpful advice for the competition and post-competition. We're extremely grateful for NVC!"

鈥�Rebecca Jacobs (MechEng'21), ToobTek, NVC 14 Championship finalist

"NVC is the best thing that 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 does for students, and the value from NVC is worth as much鈥攊f not more鈥攖han four years' worth of classes."

鈥�Carter Brown听(Fin'21), GoGuide, NVC 14 participant

"Presentation is everything, especially in my line of work as a software consultant. If people don't understand the what's, how's and why's of a product, it is doomed to failure. NVC's robust network of mentors, classes, training听and support led me to getting a job that I love. Though I am not starting a business right now, I have a suspicion that it will be in my future.

鈥�Zayna听Pieper听(EngrPlus,'20), Frenz, NVC 12听Championship finalist

"NVC was an invaluable learning experience for myself and my team. It pushed us to critically think about every aspect of our business and recognize the importance of feedback. The feedback we received helped us realize the trajectory of our business and where we should be putting our time and energy moving forward!"

鈥�Thomas Savage听(Bus'21), LGBT50, NVC 14 Championship finalist

"I'm so grateful听for the wonderful learning experience through NVC. 蜜桃传媒破解版下载's robust innovation network is truly incredible, and I feel so fortunate to be a part of it!"

鈥�Danielle Carroll听(AeroEngr, EngrMgmt'21), Orbital Biodesign, NVC 14 Championship finalist