Duke's first student-led, large-scale startup competition. Ambitious founders, groundbreaking ideas, and the future of innovation — all on one stage at Fuqua's Geneen Auditorium.
Organized by DukeCEO, Xscent brought together student founders, seasoned investors, and industry leaders for an afternoon of pitches and competition across sectors including AI+X, Biomedicine, FinTech, and creative industries.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
- Time: 1:30 – 5:30 PM EST
- Location: Geneen Auditorium, Fuqua Keller Center, Durham, NC
Who Was It For
- Student founders with early-stage startups
- Investors and sponsors looking to connect with emerging founders
- General attendees from the Duke and broader Triangle community
See the winning teams and results on the Xscent 2025 results page →
Questions? Reach us at contact.dukeceo@gmail.com.