Five Startups Selected as Finalists for 2025 – 2026 Duquesne New Venture Challenge

Five Startups Selected as Finalists for 2025 – 2026 Duquesne New Venture Challenge Winners of the 2024 - 2025 DNVC stand in front of a 51�� backdrop and hold large checks.

Winners of the 2024 - 2025 DNVC stand in front of a 51�� backdrop and hold large checks.

03/16/2026

The 2025 – 2026 Duquesne New Venture Challenge (DNVC) announces the selection of five finalists for its prestigious entrepreneurship competition hosted by the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. Now in its seventh year, DNVC continues to attract national attention for its commitment to advancing innovation and supporting early-stage entrepreneurs.

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