Notre Dame Venture Summit
An annual gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders at the University of Notre Dame. Features venture showcases, investor panels, and exclusive networking events focused on purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Event Details
- Date
- Thursday, October 22, 2026 - Friday, October 23, 2026
- Time
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST
- Location
- University of Notre Dame CampusSouth Bend, Indiana
- Price
- $75 Students, $250 General
Target Audience
Associated Funding Resources
These organizations are involved with this event as hosts, sponsors, judges, or partners.
Notre Dame 1842 Fund
The 1842 Fund (named for Notre Dame's founding year) has closed its first $17.5 million and targets $35 million total. Supported by the IDEA Center, it advances commercialization of Notre Dame and South Bend area innovations, focusing on purpose-driven startups aligned with Notre Dame's mission.
Innovation Gold Fund
Innovation Gold Fund invests exclusively in deep tech from Notre Dame faculty research and labs. With an annual fundraising goal of $500K-$1MM, they focus on commercializing breakthrough research and intellectual property from the University of Notre Dame.
About This Event
An annual gathering of entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders at the University of Notre Dame. Features venture showcases, investor panels, and exclusive networking events focused on purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
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