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GW New Venture Competition
Also known as: GW NVC, GW Pitch Competition
George Washington University · Washington, DC
GW's flagship annual pitch competition, ranked #1 collegiate competition nationally. 18-year track record with 4,000+ students served and $2M+ awarded to date. The 2026 competition offered $400K+ in total prizes including $157K in cash.
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- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-04-22
High confidence
Details
- 2026: $400K+ total prizes, $157K cash
- 6 tracks: Consumer Goods & Services, Business Goods & Services, Social Innovation, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Food Innovation, Explorer
- 3 rounds: online application (Feb 1), virtual pitching (Mar 18), in-person finals (Apr 22)
- Open to all GW students, faculty, staff, and alumni
- 18-year history, 4,000+ students served
- $2M+ awarded over lifetime
Notable Winners
- 2025 Grand Prize ($100K+): To be documented
- 2024 Grand Prize: To be documented
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting GW New Venture Competition at George Washington University.
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