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Participate in the NVC!
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 16-year history, the NVC has served over 3,000 student entrepreneurs and awarded $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
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Bring your idea, refine your concept, pitch your venture, and accept your prize
$400K
Nearly half a million dollars in prizes
$128K
In cash prizes to multiple winners
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Specialty and in-kind prizes up for grabs!