Sixty-four student teams recently competed for $82,500 in prizes during the 38th annual New Venture Competition at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Hosted by the Center for Entrepreneurship, the two-day business plan tournament featured undergraduate and graduate students from every college at the university, representing 38 majors.
“This competition showcases the creativity, resilience and drive of Nebraska students,” said Samuel Nelson, Bauermeister Family Presidential Chair in Entrepreneurship, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and associate professor of practice in management. “It puts a spotlight on the entrepreneurial activity at the university that helped Nebraska debut at No. 42 in the world in The Princeton Review entrepreneurship ranking earlier this year. We’re proud to see these teams from across campus take the stage to pitch ideas that could make real-world impact.”
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