Signature Entrepreneurship Programs

College New Venture Challenge (CNVC)

The College New Venture Challenge (CNVC) is a track of the renowned New Venture Challenge program. It is dedicated to encouraging the founding and growth of high-potential new ventures led by UChicago College students. Applications open in the Fall.

College Venture Capital Investment Competition (CVCIC)

This one-day competition places students in the role of venture capitalists. Teams evaluate real start-up pitches, and their investment plans are judged by industry VCs. The winning team will represent UChicago at the CVCIC Regionals in February. Registration opens in October.

Summer Startup Accelerators

These 10-week summer accelerators give teams the opportunity to work intensively and exclusively on their businesses and social enterprises in a collaborative, dynamic environment over the summer. Applications open in April.