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Saint Louis University’s New Venture Accelerator Names 2026 Cohort

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Newswise — ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University’s New Venture Accelerator (NVA), launched in 2024 out of the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship (CCE), announces its third cohort of participants.

The NVA offers current SLU students and alumni who graduated within the last five years equity-free investments of up to $50,000 through a special accelerator fund supported by donors. In addition to financial support, the teams receive additional resources and mentoring from SLU experts.

“This year, the CCE received 22 highly competitive applications from across the University, reflecting the strong spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship at SLU,” said Jintong Tang, Ph.D., interim director of the Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship.

The 2026 NVA will launch on May 12 and provide a rigorous 14-week program that combines curriculum, mentorship, and funding support to help participants commercialize their venture ideas. The program will culminate in Demo Day during the second week of August, when the cohort will showcase their progress to investors, mentors, corporate and community partners.
Source: Saint Louis University’s New Venture Accelerator Names 2026 Cohort | Newswise

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