The Boyd Venture Challenge, open to all UT System (undergraduate and graduate) students, is an annual seed-funding grant competition held each spring semester. Eligible student-owned businesses must be structured as a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC or corporation with a federal tax ID. A total of $50,000 in non-dilutive startup capital is awarded, with individual grants up to $25,000.

Applications open on March 2nd and close on April 3rd.

To apply, complete and submit the online application form. Final applications must be submitted via the online form to be considered for the competition. Once applications are received, judges will review and invite selected applicants to pitch their business plan in person on May 1st.