2026 Burgess New Venture Challenge

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

Marriott East Lansing at University Place | East Lansing

Burgess Institute
Publisher/HostBurgess Institute
2026 Burgess New Venture Challenge
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April 9, 2026 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | Marriott East Lansing at University Place
About this Event

Hosted by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Burgess New Venture Challenge is the premier pitch competition for student entrepreneurs at Michigan State University. On Thursday, April 9, 2025, as part of 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week, fifteen student semifinalists will participate in a transformational experience to compete for $50,000+ in funding. Are you ready for the Challenge?

Burgess NVC is an innovative, entrepreneurial experience that values collaboration, venture development and the power of the entrepreneurial mindset. The Challenge enhances the probability of success for student venturers by providing mentoring and guidance, connections to Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem and opportunities for investment. At its core, Burgess NVC is a learning experience for early-stage venturers, undergraduate and graduate students at Michigan State University, to bring big ideas and bold solutions to a large audience.



Questions?

For further questions, contact the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, [email protected].

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Marriott East Lansing at University Place, 300 M. A. C. Avenue, East Lansing, United States

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