University Competitions
Illinois
UChicago New Venture Challenge — $2M+ Awarded Annually
Reward
Over $2,000,000 awarded annually
The Edward L. Kaplan New Venture Challenge, run by the Polsky Center at the University of Chicago, is one of the top-ranked accelerator/startup competitions, awarding record amounts (over $2M in 2025) to student and alumni ventures.
Reward
Over $2,000,000 awarded annually
Category
University Competitions
Location
Illinois
Deadline
Annual (spring)
Eligibility
Intended for businesses, startups, or founders — often those registered or operating in Illinois. Individuals or companies from other states may not qualify unless they incorporate or operate locally.
Source
Official Source ↗
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