Since its inception, 350+ ventures have emerged through OIE programming and over $1 billion in follow-on funding has been raised by these companies. In the Washington metro area, 60 ventures are still operating, providing an estimated $165 million in added income to the local economy. Over 3,000 GW students, faculty, and staff have participated in NVC yielding 1600+ teams since 2009.
GW students continue their entrepreneurial spirit post-graduation. GW is on the top 25 list of universities in the United States that have graduated the highest number of billion-dollar start-ups.
Alumni of Note
Lucas Vining, NVC 2020
“Ichosia Biotechnology seeks to leverage natural genetic processes to support healthcare providers and patients in need.”
Named a semi-finalist for the University of Arkansas’ Heartland Challenge
Max Friedman, Liran Cohen, Ari Krasner, NVC 2017
“The world’s most people-centric fundraising platform”
Featured in Forbes 30 under 30
Carleigh Berryman, NVC 2017/2019
“We bring the wonder of virtual reality (VR) to your retirement community in convenient & affordable packages.”
Featured in Digital Journal
Danya Sherman, NVC 2017
“...Inclusively combatting drug-facilitated sexual assault and crime through one empowerment tool at a time.”
Chosen for Target Forward Founders