NVC 2026 Round 1 Bootcamp

Interested in applying for the 2026 New Venture Competition? Want to make your application stand out? Join us for our NVC Round 1 Bootcamp! 💡

This in-depth info session will provide a step-by-step review of the NVC application, share valuable tips to articulate your problem, solution, customer, and market, plus insight into what judges are really looking for. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask all of your Round One questions and stay ahead in your application journey! 🚀

Also have a chance to learn more about our new Food Innovation track, in partnership with the Global Food Institute!

Hosted by Jessica Vodilka, Associate Director of Education Programs at OIE, she brings unmatched insight and critical submission tips from 5 years leading the New Venture Competition. Jessica leads the strategic development and execution of student-focused programming, workshops, and venture development initiatives at OIE.

Date: January 20th, 2026

Time: 5:30 P.M - 6:30 P.M

Place: TBD

This event may apply as an Innovator's Academy Elective Session - 0.5 point