VICE is Enventure’s annual Venture Investment Competition, designed for students and trainees interested in venture capital, startups, consulting, and life science innovation.Participants will be assigned to teams and will review materials from a featured startup, including its pitch deck and other supporting information. Teams will assess the company’s technology, market opportunity, business model, and major risks, then develop an investment recommendation.Finalist teams will present live during the virtual competition to a panel of judges from venture capital, innovation, and entrepreneurship.This is not a founder pitch competition for students. It is a hands-on due diligence and investment analysis exercise. That framing is consistent with your outreach and board documents.Date/timeDate: April 15, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
Format: Virtual only
Registration deadline: April 5, 2026
Diligence Week: April 6 - April 13, 2026
Finalists announced: April 14, 2026
What participants are expected to do
By registering for VICE 2026, you agree to:
• Review the assigned startup’s pitch deck and supporting materials during the diligence week
• Work collaboratively with your team to evaluate:the underlying technologythe market opportunitybusiness model and tractioncompetitive landscapekey scientific, regulatory, and commercial risks
• Prepare a clear investment recommendation
• Be available to participate in the live virtual competition on April 15, 2026
• If selected as a finalist team, present your recommendation live to the judges
Time commitment
Participants should expect to spend time outside the live event reviewing the startup materials and preparing with their team.
Good fit for
This event is a good fit for students interested in venture capital, entrepreneurship, consulting, biotech, medtech, digital health, and commercialization.
Important note
No prior venture capital experience is required. However, participants should be prepared to engage seriously with the startup materials and contribute actively to team discussions