Each team must be comprised of FIVE or SIX students.
All team members must be current UC Berkeley Undergraduates.
Each team must appoint a Team Lead who will serve as the point of contact for the team.
For teams selected to compete in the Competition must also commit to:
Sign the NDA and the Code of Conduct, and abide by all VCIC rules.
Attend the pre-competition workshops and to compete through the Regional competition in February if selected, and to the Global Finals.
Ensure all team members named on the application are present on the day of the competition. No alternatives and no absences are allowed.
How to Apply
The 2026 VCIC Application will be available here in October
Access the startup pitch decks that you will be evaluating (sent via email after NDA)
For the investment case section, you are encouraged to conduct any research necessary, but you are not permitted to contact any entrepreneurs directly.
Teams must have 5 or 6 students.
Please only submit ONE document. It is sufficient if ONE person from the team turns it in.
Any screenshots (e.g. An Excel model used to derive your valuations) can be attached at the bottom of the document.
The deadline to hand in the applications is TBA
Important Dates
2025-2026 Undergraduate VCIC Important Dates will be announced in August
