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.
University of Notre Dame
McCloskey New Venture Competition 2027
- When
- Wednesday, April 21, 2027
- Where
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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
Teams announced closer to the event.
Teams announced closer to the event. Named teams show up here once the host confirms them. UndergradVC does not score applications.