New Venture Fair
New Venture Fair 2025
IN-PERSON EXPO: May 7, 2025
The New Venture Fair (NVF) is a valuable part of Cal Lutheran's entrepreneurial education experience, in which student teams share their innovative startup projects in a competitive environment. The NVF is a dynamic and exciting event where the community gets its first look at Cal Lutheran's exceptional student entrepreneurs and vote for their favorites.
The NVF 2025 teams are from Cal Lutheran's main campus, its Executive MBA in Europe Program, Bakersfield Christian High School, Newbury Park High School, Oaks Christian School, Thousand Oaks High School, Westlake High School, Start-Up Kids, and One Spark Academy.
Agenda
- In-person Expo Event and Awards Presentation on May 7.
- 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - New Venture Fair & Voting
- 6:00 p.m. - Reception & Award Announcements
For Students:
Competition guidelines (students)
Application (students)
For the Community:
Community registration
Event is free, but registration is required so we can plan appropriately.
Important dates for students:
- March 1: deadline for students to apply to participate.
- April 11: Teams submit sign deliverable to NVF organizing team
- April 25: Teams submit all other deliverables to NVF organizing team
- May 7: New Venture Fair
Where:
California Lutheran University
Building name: Gilbert Sports & Fitness Center
Gymnasium name: Soiland Arena
Sponsors!
Photo Gallery
Previous NVF Events
Congratulations to all of the winning teams of 2024! To find out who won last year and previous competitions, view the past winners list