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Northwestern VentureCat 2027
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 at 11:00 PM UTC
Kellogg Global Hub, Evanston, IL
Estimated from VentureCat's annual cycle (2026 showcase May 27). venturecat.northwestern.edu confirms the 2027 application opens March 2027; exact 2027 dates not yet posted.
About the event
VentureCat is Northwestern's annual student startup competition ($175K+ non-dilutive prize pool, $100K grand prize) hosted by The Garage. The 2027 application opens in March 2027, with the competition and public showcase typically held in late May.
Who should apply: Northwestern student founders across five tracks who have shown progress beyond an initial idea. Dates below follow the program's annual cycle until Northwestern posts the official 2027 schedule.
Hosted by VentureCat
Presenting teams (10)
Accepted teams appear here as they are confirmed.