02/20/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/20/2026 10:39
The Boyd Venture Challenge grant program will for the first time be open to all students across the UT System! Thechallenge provides student entrepreneurs with a platform to grow their businesses through mentorship, strategic development, and seed funding. By pitching your venture to a panel of distinguished judges, you gain critical feedback, hands-on pitching experience, and the chance to earn non-dilutive funding to support your company's growth. This pitch competition is a huge opportunity for student-owned companies to receive funding for their ventures, with a prize pool of $50,000.
The application window opens March 2.