social new venture challenge
Jun 1st, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2022 John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge Finals

2022 John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge Finals

Tune in to see UChicago’s newest social entrepreneurs compete for $175,000 in startup funding.

About this event

Join us for the finals of the 12th annual John Edwardson, '72, Social New Venture Challenge (Edwardson SNVC). Throughout the day, teams will pitch their game-changing social ventures to a panel of distinguished judges and compete for $175,000 in prize money.

The Edwardson SNVC is the social impact track of the University of Chicago's nationally ranked business launch program, the New Venture Challenge.

Vote for your favorite: All Phase 2 teams will compete for an audience choice cash prize, whether or not they make it into the finals.

Presentation Schedule (all times CT):

  • 9:15-9:30a Introductions and Welcome Remarks
  • 9:30-10:00a Counselors for America Pitch
  • 10:00-10:30a Aloe Points Pitch
  • 10:30-10:45a BREAK
  • 10:45-11:15a Aprendi Pitch
  • 11:15-11:45a TechPass Pitch
  • 11:45a-12:45p LUNCH BREAK
  • 12:45-1:15p Mizaru Pitch
  • 1:15-1:45p Together.Science Pitch
  • 1:45-2:15p Demi Pitch
  • 2:15-3:15p Deliberations/Team Reception
  • 3:15-4:00p Winner's Announcement

This event is open to all members of the UChicago community and the general public. To receive livestream information, please register for the virtual option.