As part of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week, the Burgess New Venture Challenge, hosted by the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, is the premier pitch competition for student venturers at Michigan State University. On Thursday, April 4, 2024, fifteen student semifinalists will have the chance to compete for a share of $50,000 in funding.For nearly two centuries, Spartans have ventured to feed a hungry world, fight cancer, invent new technologies, and kindle the imaginations of learners around the globe. We empowered our Spartan venturers to harness the power of the entrepreneurial mindset, work together, and leverage their team’s strengths to create a winning startup. To join us on Thursday, April 4, 2024, register now to celebrate our student venturers and recognize and honor fellow entrepreneurs and innovators across the Spartan nation.