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An annual student business plan contest with prizes totalling $300,000

 

Business Track 

Ventures with economic returns that drive substantial market value.

Social Enterprise Track 

Ventures that drive social change using nonprofit, for-profit, or hybrid models.

2019 Student & Alumni Journeys

  • 30 May 2019
  • Harvard Business School

Winners & Success Stories 

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Coprata: Grand Prize Winner 2022 New Venture Competition Student Business Track

Coprata: Grand Prize Winner 2022 New Venture Competition Student Business Track

  • 31 MAR 2022
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CashEx: Grand Prize Winner 2022 New Venture Competition Social Enterprise Track

CashEx: Grand Prize Winner 2022 New Venture Competition Social Enterprise Track

  • 31 MAR 2022
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Fleetzero: Grand Prize Winner 2022 New Venture Competition Alumni Track

Fleetzero: Grand Prize Winner 2022 New Venture Competition Alumni Track

  • 31 MAR 2022
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Cash and in-kind prizes since inception
2,200
Student teams since 1997
15,000
Jobs generated by new ventures

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Who is eligible for the student competition?

Business Track: Participating teams require at least one Harvard Business School MBA student who plays a primary role in the business. The HBS student should be a part of the founding team and a significant equity holder, if equity has been distributed.

There is a $1,500,000 limit in seed capital raised and a $2,000,000 limit in revenue generated. Please view the eligibility page for more information.

Social Enterprise Track: Teams must meet the two following criteria: 1) include at least one student who meets one of the criteria listed on our eligibility page; 2) be composed of a majority of Harvard University graduate students, and these members must have meaningful roles in the venture and the Competition presentation.

Who are the judges? What are their backgrounds?

Business track judges will be drawn from a variety of backgrounds, including funders, founders, industry experts and executives, lawyers, , and other specialists deemed appropriate to understand the commercial viability of a business idea.

Social Enterprise track judges will be drawn from a variety of backgrounds representing a range of industries, including those from funding organizations (including impact investors, philanthropists, and venture philanthropists), capacity building organizations, and social entrepreneurs.

Resources 

Across HBS and beyond, resources are available for you—regardless of track—as you consider and bring to life an idea for the New Venture Competition.

Alumni Competition 

Ten regional competitions hosted by alumni NVC lead clubs around the world. The winning team from each regional competition advances for a chance to win the $105,000 cash prize at the NVC Finale in April.

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