New Venture Competition
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The New Venture Competition invites students to pitch ideas or operating ventures to founders, investors, and entrepreneurship leaders. The page describes a four-round, bracket-style format.
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
$15,000
Equity
Unknown
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-03-30
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Application and Timing
Nebraska Today said 2026 registration closed at noon on March 30. The competition page says all team members must attend every round they qualify for.
Participants
Open to UNL undergraduate and graduate students. Recent alumni who graduated in May 2025 or later may also compete. A business plan is recommended, not required.
Funding and Equity
The Quick Pitch page says the New Venture Competition has a $15,000 grand prize and a possibility of further investment from the Husker Venture Fund. Equity terms are not stated on the captured pages.
Recent Activity
Nebraska Today described the 2026 event as the 39th New Venture Competition.
Known Startups or Winners
2026 winners are not named on the captured pages.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
The full 2026 prize table and equity terms are not on the captured competition page.
Program details
New Venture Competition
The New Venture Competition invites students to pitch ideas or operating ventures to founders, investors, and entrepreneurship leaders. The page describes a four-round, bracket-style format.
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Evidence
Official page: http://business.unl.edu/student-resources/center-entrepreneurship/competitions-and-events/new-venture/
- The Quick Pitch page states a $15,000 grand prize.
- 2026 registration closed March 30.
- Recent alumni may compete alongside current students.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting New Venture Competition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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