2025 Xscent Venture Challenge

​Welcome to the 2025 Xscent Venture Challenge!

​We are excited to introduce DukeCEO’s brand-new startup competition, designed to bring together ambitious founders, groundbreaking ideas, and the future of innovation.

​The first Xscent Venture Challenge will take place at Duke University and reach beyond campus to connect with North Carolina, the East Coast, and the wider U.S. This year, we aim to discover startups tackling real-world problems with innovative solutions—whether in AI+X, Biomedicine, FinTech, creative industries, or new frontiers. We welcome all fields!

​Powered by DukeCEO and supported by a strong nationwide network, Xscent is a platform where entrepreneurs can meet investors, industry leaders, and peers—building bridges between talent, capital, and opportunity.

​If you’re ready to showcase your vision and grow your venture, we invite you to apply and join us. Let’s create the future together

​Note: Luma page is only for check-in. If you want to submit your project and your deck, please submit them through this form: https://forms.gle/38kHLr3nW9CAEQGD8

​For more information: https://www.dukeceo.com/xscent-2025