UC New Venture Championship
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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.
Also known as: New Venture Championship
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Startups
ContentCraze
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
Ventilation system for camper vans; 2023 inaugural UC New Venture Championship 1st place ($10K).
Instant Quote
Automated instant-quote platform for residential contractors; 2026 UC New Venture Championship winner ($15K).
Junietta
Portable music synthesizer; 2024 UC New Venture Championship 1st place.
MadRun
Recovery cream for runners; 2023 UC New Venture Championship 2nd place ($6K).
Minnow
IoT device that detects and automates pool chemical needs; 2024 UC New Venture Championship 2nd place. Joe Curtsinger.
Motiv
Communications platform for student-athletes, coaches, and parents; 2024 UC New Venture Championship 3rd place.
Teravus
Emergency waiting-room management software; 2023 UC New Venture Championship 3rd place ($4K).
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