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VentureCat

Northwestern's annual student startup competition. One of the largest non-dilutive prize pools among university pitch competitions. 12th year in 2026.

Also known as: NU Venture Challenge, NUVC

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Funding available

Equity

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Application

Annual

Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Phd Students · Institution Wide

Last activity

2026-05-27

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    Startups

    • DoseUp

      GLP-1 tracking app; Consumer Products & Services track winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.

    • EdgeLine

      Construction design review automation; Energy & Sustainability track winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.

    • HaptE

      Warehouse computer vision startup; $100,000 grand prize winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.

    • HydroFlo

      Smart catheter for hydrocephalus; $50,000 winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.

    • nLab

      World's smallest electronics lab; 3rd place at Northwestern VentureCat 2025.

    • Symbia

      Carbon-neutral leather grown from kombucha; Social Impact track winner at Northwestern VentureCat 2026.

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