Five steps from idea to investor-ready.
Ventura is designed to take you from a rough concept to a polished, professional pitch — with expert guidance every step of the way.
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Register & Submit
Form your team, choose a name, and submit your base startup idea. You can refine it later.
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Attend Workshops
Join live workshops from July 15–27 led by industry professionals. Refine your idea, receive expert feedback, and develop your skills as a founder in a hands-on environment.
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Build Your Pitch
Create a 3–5 minute video showcasing your startup using the Ventura Framework, then submit all final materials.
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Face the Judges
Industry professionals evaluate every submission on innovation, market fit, feasibility, and overall impact. Only the strongest and most original ideas advance to the finals.
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Winners Take Off
Top teams receive prize funding, professional mentorship, and ongoing connections with industry leaders to help launch their venture into the real world.
Mark your calendar.
Every important date, from registration through the winners announcement. Scroll to advance.
Registration Opens
Applications go live. Form your team and secure your spot.
Workshops
Attend expert-led sessions, get mentorship, and develop your pitch.
Submissions Due
Final pitch video and all materials must be submitted by midnight.
Top 50 Announced
The first cut — 50 teams advance to round one of judging.
Top 20 Announced
The strongest 20 pitches move on to the final judging round.
Top 3 Winners Announced
Finalists revealed. Prize funding, certificates, and mentorship awarded.