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The New Venture Competition
Compete in the GW New Venture Competition (NVC) for the chance to win cash and in-kind prizes to help bring your vision to life!
Bring your idea, refine your concept, pitch your venture, and accept your prize
400K
Nearly half a million dollars in prizes
157K
In cash prizes to multiple winners
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Specialty and in-kind prizes up for grabs!
Participate in the New Venture Competition!
The GW New Venture Competition (NVC) provides every GW student, faculty, staff, and alumni with a real-world educational experience in developing, testing, and launching their own startups, business, and social ventures. The competition is open to every GW student in one of five tracks: Consumer Goods and Services, Business Goods and Services, Social Innovation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, and Explorer.
In our 17-year history, the NVC has served over 4,000 student entrepreneurs and awarded over $2M in prizes.
The Process
Know the NVC Timeline and Your Journey to the Finals
Round 1
Bring Your Idea
Apply From
December 8th - February 9th
Online Application
Round 2
Refine Your Concept
Apply From
February 22nd - March 16th
Virtual Pitching
Round 3
Pitch Your Venture
Apply From
March 20th - April 6th
In-person Pitching
Award Ceremony
Accept Your Prize
Apply From
March 20th - April 6th
In-person Pitching
Explore NVC
The New Venture Competition 2024
The NVC 2024 awarded 15 teams $157,000 worth of cash prizes.
17-year history serving 4,000+ students and awarding $2M+ in prizes.
Upcoming Events
January 17, 2025 - 12:00 PM
Introduction to Lean Innovation - January
January 24, 2025 - 5:30 PM
Find a Founder Mixer
January 28, 2025 - 3:00 PM
New Venture Competition Bootcamp #2
