Compete With Other Founders

Competitions are invaluable for honing skills in pitching, market research, financial modeling and teamwork. They connect students with industry professionals, mentors, and investors, fostering creativity, resilience, and real-world application. These experiences empower students to transform innovative ideas into successful ventures.

UMKC Side Hustle Challenge

This competition enables you to share your side hustle with other entrepreneurial students at UMKC for a chance to win a scholarship. Applications open October 1, 2024.

Regnier Venture Creation Challenge

The Regnier Venture Creation Challenge is a premier student pitch competition in Kansas City, fostering entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in Midwest college students. Applications open January 2025.

E-Scholars Demo Day

Student entrepreneurs in the E-Scholars program showcase their ventures at the last First Tuesday Founder Series of each semester. This competition is by invitation only, please visit E-Scholars to learn more. Applications open January 2025.

“The Venture Creation Challenge was hugely beneficial to practice the elevator pitch and helped me prepare for future sales opportunities that have helped me grow my venture.”

Leah McCormack, E-Scholars Alumni 2015

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