High School New Venture Challenge Finals

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Big ideas, bold futuresÌý

Join us at the CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó campus to see who will win theÌý2026 High School New Venture Challenge (HSNVC)—powered by FirstBank, where students pitch their innovative business ideas to win big! High school students from across the state of Colorado will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and you, a live audience, for a share of $25,000 in CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó scholarships.

Winning team from the 2024 High School New Venture Challenge

About HSNVC

HSNVC—an exciting spin-off of CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó’s nationally recognized New Venture Challenge (NVC)—is specifically designed to bring entrepreneurial learning and innovative mindsets to high school students across Colorado, with an emphasis on underserved and first-generation students.

Event Details

  • Date:ÌýSunday, April 19, 2026
  • Time:Ìý1:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Location:ÌýKittredge Central Multipurpose Room, CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Campus
  • Address:Ìý 2480 Kittredge Loop Drive 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó, CO 80310

About the New Venture Challenge (NVC)

A signature program of CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó'sÌýInnovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative, NVC is a launchpad for aspiring problem-solvers and creatives. Participants have the opportunity to build impactful ventures through entrepreneurial events and programming, community support, mentorship and the chance to compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding.