The University of Nebraska-Lincoln New Venture Competition is a celebration of entrepreneurial learning and competition. The competition is for student-created, managed and owned ventures. Open to UNL students, graduate and undergraduate competitions will be held during the two-day event. All graduate students are eligible to participate, including executive MBAs. Two grand prizes of $25,000, along with additional cash prizes, will be awarded during the Networking & Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 4.
New Venture Schedule
Day 1
7:30am Check in for Judges opens, breakfast is available for judges and competitors
8:00am Competitor registration opens
8:30am Welcome and opening remarks
9:00am New Venture presentations Round 1
(15 minutes presentation, 10 minute judges’ Q&A, 5 minutes transition)
11 – 11:15am Judges’ deliberation
11:15 – 12:15 Feedback to competitors
12:15 – 2:00pm Lunch for judges and competitors
2:00pm New Venture presentations Round 2
(15 minutes presentation, 10 minute judges’ Q&A, 5 minutes transition)
3:30pm Judges’ deliberation
3:45 – 4:30pm Feedback to competitors and announcement of finalists
Day 2
Schedule
Auditorium, Nebraska Union
1:00pm Welcome and opening remarks
1:00 – 3:00pm New Venture presentations
(15 minutes presentation, 10 minute judges’ Q&A, 5 minutes transition)
3:00 – 3:30pm Judges’ deliberations
3:30 – 4:00pm Feedback to competitors
4:00pm Awards and Reception (In the Centennial Room, Nebraska Union)
Please click "Begin" to register and note that there is an optional upload for business plans.