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Values and Ventures Competition
Also known as: Values and Ventures, Richards Barrentine Values and Ventures, V&V
Texas Christian University · Fort Worth, Texas
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- No equity required
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Key numbers
Funding range
—
Equity
None
Application
Annual
Global
Last activity
2026-04-11
High confidence
Values and Ventures Competition
Values and Ventures® is a global undergraduate social entrepreneurship pitch competition hosted by the tcu-institute-entrepreneurship at TCU Neeley. Teams pitch for-profit ventures that address real-world societal challenges, competing for $100,000+ in cash prizes including a $40,000 grand prize.
Key Details
- Founded: 2011 (Richards Barrentine)
- Format: Two-day in-person event at TCU campus with Investor Challenge component
- Eligibility: Undergraduate teams from universities worldwide
- Support: Richards Barrentine Donor Advised Fund of Texas Women's Foundation
- Director of Programming: Lianne Yang
Historical Impact
- 194 semifinalist universities
- 225 companies launched
- 100 companies still operating
- $1M+ in cash prizes awarded since launch
- $1.6M in sponsor and in-kind support
2025 Winners
| Place | University | Venture |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize | University of Virginia | Métopi |
| Second Prize | Lipscomb University | OnTheJob |
| Third Prize | University of Chicago | Rise Reforming |
2026 Timeline
- Applications close: January 25, 2026
- Semifinalists announced: February 11, 2026
- Finals: April 9–11, 2026 at TCU campus
Distinction from CREATE
Values and Ventures is a separate global competition from the tcu-create-accelerator program. CREATE 2026 winners EzCoder and AirBoot received Shaddock Seed Fund grants through CREATE, not Values and Ventures prizes.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Values and Ventures Competition at Texas Christian University.
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Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
TCU Neeley School of Business
TCU Neeley School of Business
Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
URL: https://neeley.tcu.edu/centers-institutes/institute-for-entrepreneurship-innovation/index.php Captured: 2026-07-01 The Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is TCU Neeley's central entrepreneurship hub, connecting CREATE Accelerator, Values and Ventures, Horned Frog Investment Network, Venture Builder internships, and the Entrepreneurship Certificate.
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TCU Neeley School of Business
Values and Ventures Competition
URL: https://neeley.tcu.edu/centers-institutes/institute-for-entrepreneurship-innovation/values-ventures/index.php Captured: 2026-07-01 Values and Ventures® is TCU's global undergraduate social entrepreneurship competition. $100K+ annual cash prizes. Since 2011: 194 semifinalist universities, 225 companies launched. 2025 grand prize: UVA Métopi.
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