2026 High School New Venture Challenge—powered by FirstBank

Get ready for the ultimate high school entrepreneurship competition where students pitch their innovative business ideas to win big!

Welcome to the 2026 High School New Venture Challenge (HSNVC)—powered by FirstBank!

HSNVC—an exciting spin-off of CU Boulder’s nationally recognized New Venture Challenge (NVC)—is specifically designed to bring entrepreneurial learning and innovative mindsets to high school students across Colorado.

Get ready to be inspired by the next generation of entrepreneurs as they pitch their ventures to a panel of judges and live audience. This is a great opportunity to network, learn and support young problem solvers and changemakers.

Don't miss out on this unique event that promises to be full of creativity and passion. See you there!

Event specifics:

• Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

• Event free w/registration

• Attendees must register in advance

• Seating is limited and at-the-door registration is not guaranteed

Ticketing information

• All attendees must have their name on ticket

• If reserving for a group, contact Leah Jean Shafer leah.shafer@colorado.edu

• Log in to your Eventbrite account to check on your tickets

* Please note that filming/photography will take place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings may appear in a wide variety of formats including – but not limited to – print, broadcast, videotape, CD-ROM and electronic and online media. If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let the photographer/videographer know.