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University of Notre Dame
McCloskey New Venture Competition 2027
- When
- Wednesday, April 21, 2027 at 12:00 AM (UTC−4)
- Where
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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About the event
The 27th annual McCloskey New Venture Competition returns April 21–25, 2027. Notre Dame's national venture competition brings together student founders, judges, mentors, and the broader entrepreneurial community each spring, with $100K+ in prizes led by a $50K Grand Prize.
Hosted by McCloskey New Venture Competition
Who should apply
Notre Dame and Saint Mary's students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community founders. Applications for the 2027 cycle open in fall 2026 via the IDEA Center.
Presenting teams
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