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Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC)

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A yearlong university accelerator at Chicago Booth for student, faculty and researcher-led ventures, culminating in pitch finals. It invests over $1 million in startups each year, with a first place prize of $575,000 in 2026.

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Organiser: Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Chicago
Deadline: January 20, 2027
Amount: $575,000 · Investment
Open to: Not stated
Stages: Idea, Pre-seed
Sectors: Any sector

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Key questions about Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC)

Who can apply to Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC)?

Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea and Pre-seed. Other requirements: Open to Booth MBA students, faculty, postdocs, researchers, and PhD and other graduate students; Mandatory venture orientation in February.

When is the Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) deadline?

The Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) deadline is January 20, 2027.

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