Student Founders, This One's for You: Venture4Impact 2026

The Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit, in collaboration with the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, is hosting Venture4Impact 2026, the second edition of this university-wide social innovation pitch competition. Got a for-profit venture that solves a real social problem? This is your chance to showcase at CWRU's premier competition for aspiring changemakers. Along the way, you'll get mentorship, networking opportunities, and feedback from experienced professionals. The top three teams walk away with cash prizes, formal recognition, and support advancing their idea to the Hult Prize Qualifiers (Stage 1). The competition culminates in a live event on November 13, 2026, at the Peter B. Lewis Building, where finalist teams deliver a 4-minute pitch followed by a 4-minute Q&A facing a panel of judges. Register your team by October 1, 2026, with pitch decks due October 13. Find more information and register your team here: https://forms.gle/uXPgMrrhg6hS62Za9 --- Event Details: