Breakthrough Ventures at UNTBreakthrough Ventures at UNT

The Breakthrough Ventures at UNT Competition is a campus-wide, student business competition open to all undergraduate and graduate students from the University of North Texas. The competition focuses on development of a compelling student business and offers cash and in-kind prizes.

Categories

  1. Healthcare and Life Sciences
  2. Deep Tech
  3. Social Impact

Prizes

Prizes include $1,000 for the winners of each of the following areas:

  • Best Marketing
  • Best Business Plan
  • Best Pitch

The top three finalists will be awarded $5,000, and the top prize will take home $14,000!


Event Dates

Application deadline: October 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Online Judging: October 20-23
Top 5 Announced: October 24
Top 5 Video Submission Deadline: November 7, at 11:59 p.m.
Final Event: November 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Friday before thanksgiving break)


Application link: https://unt-murphy-center.startuptree.co/event/s/nvAjxd7sCM8xz7UoBbXotH/Breakthrough-Venture-Competition-at-UNT