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CyberColosseum Solutions Takes First Place at UCF’s 2024 Joust New Venture Competition

Three UCF cybersecurity enthusiasts won UCF’s 2024 Joust New Venture Competition on Thursday and earned $12,000 to grow their company, an immersive information security simulator that puts teams in realistic cyber warfare scenarios.

UCF Students to Compete for $50,000 in 2024 Joust Business Competition

The Shark Tank-style competition celebrates student entrepreneurs, introduces them to community leaders and provides key resources to help launch their ventures.

Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Take These Classes at UCF

A sampling of the many courses offered at the university that cover a broad range of topics related to business and entrepreneurship.

Eco-Friendly Activewear Wins 2021 UCF Joust New Venture Competition

The winning startup proposal in UCF’s annual version of Shark Tank aims to eliminate plastics and synthetic fibers in athletic wear.

UCF Graduates Win ‘People’s Choice’ Award at International Pitch Competition

Yaupon Brothers American Tea Company grows, processes and sells tea made from the yaupon holly, North America’s only naturally caffeinated plant.

Tech Startup Powered by UCF Alum and Professor Wins Trifecta of Awards

Named one of the top 30 startups in the world, Capacitech Energy aims to improve efficiency and enhance performance of solar energy systems.

Healthy-living App Takes Top Prize at UCF’s 2019 Joust New Venture Competition

Senior Rafaela Frota developed the idea for Wawwe, Inc. (We Are What We Eat) when she was 14. Now she’s achieved major praise for her nutrition-assistance app .

4 Student Teams to Compete for $75,000 in ‘Shark Tank’-Style Joust Competition

The finalists for the 2019 competition have developed companies with varying focuses on crowdfunding, transportation and healthy eating.

How UCF Can Help Start and Grow Your Business

Campus resources and support can help students of any major launch their dream business.

Thor ORE Wins 2018 Joust New Venture Competition

For Dylan Weitzman and Brandon Carpenter’s company, Thor ORE, the third time was the charm. After three years of applying for the UCF Joust New…

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