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John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge

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John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge

Social impact track of the NVC, run by Booth's Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation in partnership with the Polsky Center. Now in its 16th year, the SNVC has launched 250+ ventures that have raised $305M+ cumulatively.

Also known as: SNVC, Edwardson SNVC

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Graduate Students · Institution Wide

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2026-07-13

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    Startups

    • BallotReady

      Nonpartisan voter guide platform; Social New Venture Challenge alumnus (UChicago).

    • Exactics

      Rapid Lyme disease test; $135,000 first place at the 2025 Social New Venture Challenge (UChicago).

    • Hello Tractor

      Agricultural equipment-sharing platform in Africa; Social New Venture Challenge alumnus (UChicago).

    • Lighthouse Solutions

      AI decoy agents to fight human trafficking; $200,000 first place at the 2026 Social New Venture Challenge (UChicago).

    • LuminAID

      Solar inflatable lights; Social New Venture Challenge alumnus (UChicago), featured on Shark Tank.

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