Bold Ideas. Real Stakes.
COMPETE
The COMPETE track showcases the entrepreneurs who are putting everything on the line. At the center is the McCloskey New Venture Competition — one of the region’s premier stages for emerging ventures, hosted by the University of Notre Dame at DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Alongside it, MoneyMovers gives entrepreneurs a hands-on simulation of the fundraising process. Whether you’re competing, watching, or cheering from the crowd, this is where the stakes feel real.
Sessions
MoneyMovers Fundraising Game Presentation
MoneyMovers is a fundraising board game simulation designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners learn how to raise capital practically and interactively. Whether you are a founder, CEO, or advisor, this simulation gives you a firsthand experience of the fundraising landscape.
- Margaret Nanyombi — Ecosystem Enabler – Innovation Fellow, enFocus
Hosted by: enFocus Inc
McCloskey New Venture Competition
Watch emerging ventures pitch for prizes and recognition in this Notre Dame-led competition spotlighting the next generation of entrepreneurs. The McCloskey New Venture Competition is one of the region’s premier showcases for bold new ideas and the people building them.
McCloskey Party
Join founders, judges, and IDEA Week attendees to celebrate bold ideas and big wins. Toast the next wave of emerging ventures and close out the week surrounded by the people who are building the future of this region.
