Competition

Burgess New Venture Challenge

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The Burgess New Venture Challenge is a student pitch competition organized by Michigan State University's Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Enrolled MSU students competing in the Venture Creation Program can pitch early-stage ventures to win a share of over $50,000 in equity-free prize funding.

Key facts

Organiser
Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Michigan State University
Deadline
January 23, 2026
Opens
December 1, 2025
Amount
$15,000 · Prize
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Not stated
Stages
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors
Any sector
Format
In person
Location
East Lansing, United States
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.