Timeline and Schedule
Timeline
Build Your Team
SUMMER & EARLY FALL: Build your team! Attend fall events to meet UChicago students to add to your team, or find a team to join.
Submit Your Application
LATE FALL: Startup City Scholars/CNVC application deadline.
Attend Class in Chicago
JANUARY: Attend the TE 441 class in person in Chicago. The course starts several weeks before the U. of I. Spring semester starts.
Compete in CNVC
FEBRUARY OR MARCH: Participate in the CNVC Finals Event and compete for funding and in-kind prizes from a pool of up to $200,000.
Schedule for 2024-2025
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Event |
Details |
| Summer | Find Teammates | Maximize your success in Startup City Scholars/CNVC by connecting early and building a stronger team with University of Chicago students! |
| Sat | Oct 5 |
Application opens. Apply here! |
Connect with investors and mentors that can help launch a startup, and compete for up to $200,000 in SAFE funding and in-kind prizes. |
| Sat | Oct 5 12:00 - 5:00 pm University of Chicago, Harper Center, 5807 S Woodlawn, Chicago, IL 60637 |
Network with University of Chicago and fellow Grainger Engineering students, participate in design sprint exercises, and gain insights for the College New Venture Challenge (CNVC). Don’t miss this opportunity to join a team and connect with like-minded individuals to advance your team’s vision. Bus transportation is now full. Lunch is included. Please RSVP. | |
| Wed | Oct 16 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CIF, room 2039 |
Application Workshop + Q&A RSVP here!
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Learn about the CNVC application, meet teammates, and generate ideas. Eligible teams must develop their business feasibility summary and apply by the November 7th deadline. |
| Thurs | Nov 7 | CNVC Applications due. Apply here!
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Connect with investors and mentors that can help launch a startup, and compete for up to $200,000 in SAFE funding and in-kind prizes. |
| Fri | Nov 15 | Students receive notification about acceptance into CNVC. | |
| Thurs | Nov 21 5:30 - 7:00 pm Chicago
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Still looking for a team to join, or looking for additional team members? Utilize the team building listings to join a Phase II team or recruit team members and attend the event. Optional for accepted teams. |
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Tue | Dec 3 |
Orientation, Quick Pitches, Team building and Networking RSVP here for FREE Bus!
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Class orientation, quick pitches, team building, and networking. |