New Venture Challenge at CMU

New Venture Challenge at CMU The New Venture Challenge at CMU is a part of the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship. Create your venture, learn from experts, earn capital.

The Central Michigan University New Venture Competition is open to all CMU students (see rules for details). Refer to www.cmich.edu/nvc for details. Don't miss this life changing opportunity to learn, compete and earn!

04/08/2025

CMU's biggest entrepreneurship competition of the year is almost here! Come see these AMAZING finalists and more on April 11 at 2 p.m. at French Auditorium in the EHS building!

Click the link in our bio to RSVP today!

04/07/2025

NVC Finals is one event you don't want to miss! Come see these AMAZING finalists and more on April 11 at 2 p.m. at French Auditorium in the EHS building!

Click the link in our bio to RSVP today!

Thank you everyone for a great NVC preliminary round! The quality of entries this year were amazing and we couldn't be p...
03/26/2025

Thank you everyone for a great NVC preliminary round! The quality of entries this year were amazing and we couldn't be prouder of our participants.

Stay tuned for the finalist announcements!

The form to enter the Innovation Showcase is live! Come show off your entrepreneurial, innovative or creative projects f...
03/19/2025

The form to enter the Innovation Showcase is live! Come show off your entrepreneurial, innovative or creative projects for a chance to win $1,000! Don't miss this unique opportunity to display your project and have a chance to win $1,000

We hope to see you all for the upcoming Venture Coaching: Open Office Hours, Tuesday, March 18th & Wednesday, March 19th...
03/14/2025

We hope to see you all for the upcoming Venture Coaching: Open Office Hours, Tuesday, March 18th & Wednesday, March 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in Grawn 150G.

See you all tomorrow, March 5, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in Grawn 150G for this vital workshop!
03/04/2025

See you all tomorrow, March 5, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in Grawn 150G for this vital workshop!

Want to get paid for your passion? NVC is looking for musicians to play during the VIP reception and strolling dinner. S...
02/27/2025

Want to get paid for your passion? NVC is looking for musicians to play during the VIP reception and strolling dinner. Submit a music sample by March 10 to be considered!

Want to get paid for your passion? NVC is looking for musicians to play during the VIP receptions and strolling dinner. ...
02/27/2025

Want to get paid for your passion? NVC is looking for musicians to play during the VIP receptions and strolling dinner. Submit a music sample by March 10 to be considered!

Join us Wednesday, March 5 from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. in Grawn 150G to learn tips and tricks to create a winning presentation...
02/26/2025

Join us Wednesday, March 5 from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. in Grawn 150G to learn tips and tricks to create a winning presentation.

RSVP link in our bio!

Don't miss the LAST WEEK to fill out the NVC Intent to Compete form! Click the link in our bio to fill out this form and...
02/25/2025

Don't miss the LAST WEEK to fill out the NVC Intent to Compete form!

Click the link in our bio to fill out this form and reserve your place in the competition!

Take a look ahead at the exciting activities we have planned in celebration of National Entrepreneurship Week!
02/17/2025

Take a look ahead at the exciting activities we have planned in celebration of National Entrepreneurship Week!

📣 National Innovation Day is here! 📣Swipe through to see our inspiring past New Venture Challenge winners as we highligh...
02/16/2025

📣 National Innovation Day is here! 📣
Swipe through to see our inspiring past New Venture Challenge winners as we highlight their incredible achievements and creativity, whose innovations are driving progress!

Ready to make your mark?
Submit your New Venture Challenge 2025 intent to Compete form by February 28th. Let’s create a future fueled by your ideas.

📣 Calling all students with a new venture idea! 📣Apply for venture support through the Venture Exploration fund and you ...
02/06/2025

📣 Calling all students with a new venture idea! 📣

Apply for venture support through the Venture Exploration fund and you could be awarded up to $1000 per semester!

Deadline is March 20, 2025

Big thank you to everyone who stopped by our table this past Friday at Spring MainStage! We were happy to see how many s...
02/05/2025

Big thank you to everyone who stopped by our table this past Friday at Spring MainStage!

We were happy to see how many students took an interest in NVC and we look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming workshops and Mentor Meetup!

We are excited to see everyone tomorrow, Feb. 5, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in Grawn 150G for this exciting workshop!
02/04/2025

We are excited to see everyone tomorrow, Feb. 5, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in Grawn 150G for this exciting workshop!

Take a look ahead at the intent to compete due date and our February workshops! This month will provide students with op...
02/01/2025

Take a look ahead at the intent to compete due date and our February workshops! This month will provide students with opportunities to learn about market research, ensuring your venture is financially sustainable, and a chance to meet with mentors!

Join us next Wednesday in Grawn 150G at 6:30 p.m. for this interactive, high energy workshop! Students will master the a...
01/31/2025

Join us next Wednesday in Grawn 150G at 6:30 p.m. for this interactive, high energy workshop! Students will master the art of market research and customer discovery which is essential to their pitch.

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About CMU’s New Venture Competition

The New Venture Competition at Central Michigan University is open to all CMU students (see rules for details). This is a free program to CMU students that helps them learn how to start a business through a series of 12 workshops that guide students through the start-up process. Students can attend events with multiple opportunities to pitch to proven professionals. This program can also help improve student’s skills and resumes with real life business experience. Students have the opportunity to network with mentors, advisors, investors, entrepreneurs, and other business professionals as well as collaborate with other students to form a strong business team.

After 8 months of hard work, students have the opportunity to pitch their business idea for over $100,000 in cash prizes and in-kind services at the New Venture Competition. This year will be the 9th year of the competition. We strive each year to give students a transformative experience with the New Venture Competition program.

Students, don't miss this life changing opportunity to learn, compete and earn! Need additional college credit? Stop by the Entrepreneurship Department, Grawn 174, to learn how you can receive credit for being involved with this program.

To find out more please contact [email protected] or call us at (989)774-3270.