See Innovation in Action!
When
Where
Entrepreneurship students compete for cash prizes
at the 2026 New Venture Competition
The University of Arizona’s McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship invites you to attend the 2026 New Venture Competition! Come see the shark-tank style pitch competition and trade show! It's open to the public and takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year, 10 student venture teams will compete for the grand prize. These student teams are in McGuire’s New Venture Development Program, where they have spent their senior year receiving intensive experiential education that engages them in the process of moving innovation from an early-stage idea to a sustainable launch-ready venture.
The following teams are competing in NVC: