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UC New Venture Championship
Also known as: New Venture Championship
University of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, Ohio
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Funding range
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Equity
Unknown
Application
Annual
Institution Wide
Last activity
Not recorded
High confidence
Known startups and winners
Competition winners and notable student ventures from our research.
ContentCraze
$10,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati
Automated tool for creating and testing short-form creator scripts; 2026 UC New Venture Championship runner-up ($10K). Nick Ginex and Drew Tendler.
Freedom Fans
$10,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati
Ventilation system for camper vans; 2023 inaugural UC New Venture Championship 1st place ($10K).
Instant Quote
$15,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati
Automated instant-quote platform for residential contractors; 2026 UC New Venture Championship winner ($15K).
Junietta
1st place
placement
University of Cincinnati
Portable music synthesizer; 2024 UC New Venture Championship 1st place.
MadRun
$6,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati
Recovery cream for runners; 2023 UC New Venture Championship 2nd place ($6K).
Minnow
2nd place
placement
University of Cincinnati
IoT device that detects and automates pool chemical needs; 2024 UC New Venture Championship 2nd place. Joe Curtsinger.
Motiv
3rd place
placement
University of Cincinnati
Communications platform for student-athletes, coaches, and parents; 2024 UC New Venture Championship 3rd place.
Teravus
$4,000
prize won
University of Cincinnati
Emergency waiting-room management software; 2023 UC New Venture Championship 3rd place ($4K).
UC New Venture Championship
Annual spring pitch competition hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship. Open to students from all UC colleges and levels. $20K-$25K prize pool. Submission requires a one-page executive summary. Held at the 1819 Innovation Hub. Finalists receive feedback from UC alumni founders, investors, and business leaders.
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UC New Venture Championship
# UC New Venture Championship Annual spring pitch competition for all UC students. $20-25K prize pool. One-page executive summary submission. Held at 1819 Innovation Hub. Open to all colleges and levels.
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