Oregon New Venture Championship

Eight teams walked into the arena, and we are proud to announce that KLAW Industries has walked out as the winner of the 2022 New Venture Championship! Based out of , Jacob Kumpon and Veronica Snell came to Portland with Pantheon, a material designed to revolutionize the concrete industry. Visit https://klawindustries.com/ to find out more about KLAW’s innovative idea. KLAW Industries was confident, they trusted their team, and walked out of the arena with the $20,000 grand prize. Congratulations to them and all the teams who came out to Portland this year.

Only two more days before this year’s semifinalists enter the in-person arena in Portland, Oregon. As you and your team prepare for your travels, here is the official schedule for the 2022 New Venture Championship. This is your moment to shine, so get ready to enter the arena with confidence. With an opportunity like this ahead of you, no idea is too daring.

The wait is almost over. In just one week, the in-person arena will open to the excitement of winning the $20,000 grand prize. Weeks of preparation have led to this moment, and now is the time to capitalize. A strong ex*****on and confidence could make your team the next New Venture Champion. Are you ready?

Soon, the in-person competition will commence in Portland, Oregon. While here, the teams, judges, and audience will have the opportunity to see what the City of Roses has to offer. With many delicious restaurants and unique activities, Portland is the perfect place to explore when you step out of the arena. The New Venture Championship wishes safe travels to all its participants and is excited to welcome you to Portland.

Fruitdee, a business all the way from the Sasin Institute of Business Technology in Bangkok, Thailand, brought its revolutionary idea to the 2013 New Venture Championship. Their team developed a way to manufacture fresh Longan juice into a prebiotic sweetener. Since then, Fruitdee has worked with local farmers to become a supplier of many agricultural products. NVC aims to promote ideas that create a positive change, and Fruitdee has found a way to benefit its consumers' gut health and support sustainable farming practices. They made their impact.
Now it’s time for you and your team to make yours.

As a part of the New Venture Championship, teams and judges get their very own box of merchandise. These boxes include stickers, tote bags, ring lights, socks, and much more. These items will give your team the power to step into the arena with confidence and show everyone what you're made of!

The competition was fierce, but the judges have made their decision. These teams rose above the rest and will get the chance to shape their idea into a life-changing opportunity when they enter the arena. An exciting two days of competition is about to commence. The University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business wishes all of these teams safe travels and congratulations for all they have accomplished so far.

Above are just some of the judges who will decide this year’s $20,000 grand prize winner. They make the New Venture Championship possible, and with decades of experience under their belts, these judges know what it takes to create a compelling business idea. Ultimately, they will decide which team made the most of their time in the arena and will walk away with the title of New Venture Champion.

The virtual arena’s fierce competition is coming to a close, and soon it will pave the way for the in-person finale. Today is the last day where teams will present their innovative ideas over Zoom, and we will see which teams rise above the rest to advance further in the competition. The opportunity is now, and it’s time to capitalize on it.

Calling all competitors, far and wide. Location does not hinder creativity, and at the New Venture Championship, teams from all over the continent come to share their innovations. This map shows the journey each team will take on their way to the competition. The arena awaits, and soon the doors will open!

Ellen Brune and her all-women’s team from the University of Arkansas created a way to reduce the amount of waste during the manufacturing of protein drugs. Currently, 30 percent of the materials used are pure, while the rest goes to waste. With the creation of the Lotus platform, Brune and her team are working to change this process so 99.9 percent of the materials are pure. This team had potential, and the 2012 New Venture Championship brought their vision to life. If you step into the arena with confidence, it could be the stepping stone for your team’s success as well.