Events and Opportunities

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Innovation &ÌýEntrepreneurship Initiative and New Venture Challenge holdÌýevents yearly to help students, faculty and staff develop ideas and prepare their ventures for competition. The public is invited to join us for showcases, final competitions and more throughout the year.

Signature Public Events

Top student and faculty startups will pitch their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and you, a live audience.ÌýCome support the next big innovations as we give away $320,000 in funding!

ÌýÌýWednesday, April 23, 2025ÌýLearn More

ÌýÌýWant to compete? Learn More

In partnership with Sea Change Enterprise Accelerator, the office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship brings you the Social Enterprise New Venture Challenge (SENVC). This competition will identify the top social ventures to come out of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· ecosystem. The first and second place team will have an automatic placement in the summer Sea Change Accelerator cohort.

ÌýÌýJoin us for the 2025 Finals on April 7!Ìý

ÌýÌýWant to compete? Learn More

Top student and faculty startups founded by women will pitch their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and you, a live audience. Come support the next big innovations as we give away $10,000 in funding!

ÌýÌýJoin us for the 2025 Finals!Ìý

ÌýÌýWant to compete? Learn More

New Venture Challenge Events, Opportunities and Deadlines

More Innovation and Entrepreneurship Events on Campus