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Northwestern VentureCat
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Student startup competition non-dilutive prizes
Northwestern University's VentureCat is an annual student startup competition awarding non-dilutive cash prizes with a clear application flow.
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Student startup competition non-dilutive prizes
Category
University Competitions
Location
Illinois
Deadline
Annual
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
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