Regnier Venture Creation Challenge
April 25, 2025 at the Midwest Innovation,
Invention, & Entrepreneurship Conference
The Regnier Venture Creation Challenge (RVCC) is a premier student pitch competition in Kansas City, fostering entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in Midwest college students.
As a leading platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, RVCC offers participants the chance to present their business ideas to esteemed judges, industry experts, and potential investors. Each year, the competition attracts the brightest minds, providing resources, mentorship, and exposure to transform innovative concepts into successful ventures. Join us at the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge and take your first step towards entrepreneurial leadership.
Want to learn more about RVCC? Join us for a virtual info session on February 10, 2025. Please register on RooGroups.
Competition Tracks
College Startup
Awards
Social Entrepreneurship Awards
James and Rae Block
Kansas City Startup Awards
The James and Rae Block Kansas City Startup Awards celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation in the Kansas City region.
2024 Regnier College Startup Awards
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Ashley McLellan, Aadhar Garg, Michaela Logan, Oklahoma State University
MedCurate
Sudiksha Singhal, Vanderbilt University
Brace Cap
Michael Shilling, Hayden Smith, Aaron Monson, UMKC
OfficeGenie
2024 Regnier Midwest Social Entrepreneurship Awards
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Danny Moran, Bryce Wolff, UMKC E-Scholars
Advoteck
Theresa Sheffield, UMKC E-Scholars
FESTOON
Jack Pitts, Joshua Chan, Vanderbilt University
TrashTroopers
2024 James and Rae Block Kansas City Startup Awards
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Dr. Shelley Cooper
Remodel Relief
Dr. Brandy Archie, Willie Apala Flaherty, Katie Tipton
AskSAMIE
Bob Waddell, Jim Brown, Justin Meredith
MDMatchUp
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Entrepreneurship education at UMKC empowers students across all disciplines with essential skills for innovation and leadership.
