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Rohrer New Venture Competition & Expo
Also known as: NVC, Rohrer NVC & Expo, Rowan New Venture Competition
Rowan University · Glassboro, NJ
Quick fit check
- Offers direct funding
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
$250 – $50,000
Cash Prize, Convertible Note
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-04
High confidence
Rohrer New Venture Competition & Expo
Program Type
pitch-competition
Institutional Scope
Rowan University. Open to Rowan students (all majors) + recent alumni (12 months).
Description
Annual April pitch competition with accompanying expo. $50,000 total prize pool. Over $200,000 awarded cumulatively since inception. Top prize: $25,000 RIVF convertible note + $5,000 non-dilutive seed funding + automatic AccelerateRU acceptance + $15,000 media production package. Expo features 45+ startups competing for a $7,000 pool (top prize $3,000). 65+ industry judges. 4-phase structure with mandatory workshops. Sponsored by RIVF, OceanFirst Bank, 15M Media, South Jersey Gas.
Key Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total pool | $50,000 |
| 1st Place | $25K RIVF note + $5K seed + $15K media + AccelerateRU |
| 2nd Place | $3,500 |
| 3rd Place | $1,500 |
| Expo pool | $7,000 ($3K, $1.5K, $750, $500, $250) |
| Cumulative | $200K+ awarded |
| Judges | 65+ industry leaders and alumni |
| Phase 1 | Intent to Compete (StartupTree) |
| Phase 2 | 4 mandatory workshops |
| Phase 3 | Semi-Finals (video pitch + business plan) |
| Phase 4 | Finals (live presentation + Q&A) |
Resources Provided
- Cash prizes (non-dilutive)
- RIVF convertible note ($25K, subject to criteria)
- AccelerateRU acceptance
- Media production (15M Media)
- Mentorship and workshops
- Expo booth space
Funding Details
$50K total non-dilutive prize pool + $25K convertible note (equity-based through RIVF).
Curriculum / Structure
4-phase: Intent → Workshops → Semi-Finals (5 finalists selected) → Live Finals.
Eligibility
Rowan students (full-time or part-time) or alumni within 12 months of graduation. Maximum 5 per team.
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