Regnier Venture Creation Challenge

& Summit

April 25, 2025 at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management

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 contest 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.

RVCC Important Dates

Please carefully review the below dates to ensure you can fully participate in the competition. In person attendance at the finals is required to receive any awards. Applicants may enter in any track they qualify for, but may only compete in one track if accepted to the finals.

  • February 3, 2025: Applications open on Startup Tree
  • March 13, 2025: APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
  • March 10-March 31, 2025: Application review period
  • April 4, 2025: Finalists notified of their acceptance
  • April 7, 2024: Deadline to accept your place in the finals
  • April 25, 2025 Finals and Summit Activities at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management
RVCC Applications Are Now Closed

Competition Tracks

College Startup
Awards


Focused on scalable venture ideas, this pitch track is open to all degree-seeking students at a college or university located in Missouri and its bordering states.

Social Entrepreneurship Awards

This track is open to ventures led by college students in Missouri and neighboring states aiming to positively impact their local, regional, or global community.

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.

This track is open to non-student founders.
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Summit Offerings

Innovation Career Fair

Discover career opportunities with innovative local startups and established corporations at our career fair. This unique event fosters connections between students and companies dedicated to cutting-edge solutions, fostering Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Prototyping and Startup Workshops

Get hands-on experience in our prototyping workshops, designed to help you turn ideas into tangible MVPs. Whether you’re new to design or looking to advance your technical skills, these sessions provide practical insights and tools to bring your creative concepts to life. Then, take your idea from the prototyping workshop and turn it into a business in the startup workshop!

Keynote Sessions with Experts

Hear from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators as they share their stories and insights on today’s most pressing topics in business and technology. Gain inspiration and guidance to navigate your own entrepreneurial journey.

Free Lunch + Snacks at the Pre-Awards Reception!

Take a break from founding the next unicorn company to have some food and connect with peers, faculty, mentors, and other guests!

Summit Registration Open Now!
High School Prototyping Workshop

Past Regnier Venture Creation Challenge Winners

College Startup Awards
  1. MedCurate
  2. Brace Cap
  3. Office Genie
Social Entrepreneurship Awards
  1. Advoteck
  2. FESTOON
  3. TrashTroopers
James & Rae Block KC Startup Awards
  1. Remodel Relief
  2. AskSAMIE
  3. MDMatchUp
College Startup Awards
  1. ChiChi
  2. King of the Curve
  3. Xotu
BlueKC Healthcare Innovation Awards
  1. Foliagraft
  2. InforMedic
James & Rae Block KC Startup Awards
  1. Rings of Care KC
  2. Come on Now
  3. Venboo
College Startup Awards
  1. Farm Story Meats
  2. Crib Coaching
  3. ALLTER
BlueKC Healthcare Innovation Awards
  1. SpeakIT
  2. MiDoc
James & Rae Block KC Startup Awards
  1. Cafe Ca Phe
  2. SeeInMe
College Startup Awards
  1. Splitsy
  2. Woodie Goodies
  3. Relay Trade
BlueKC Healthcare Innovation Awards
  1. CartilaGen
  2. RollOut
James & Rae Block Community Business Award
  1. Kufukaa
College Startup Awards
  1. Calving Technologies
  2. Chordaworm
  3. Interplay
BlueKC Healthcare Innovation Awards
  1. WartPatch
  2. Flyover Counseling
  3. Norah Health
College Startup Awards
  1. Air Traffic Awareness
  2. Blockchain Water
  3. Delta Tech
  4. Spatial Insights
BlueKC Healthcare Innovation Awards
  1. DeepLens
  2. Bionic Bowel
College Startup Awards
  1. Healthy Hip Hop
  2. Nature’s Finest Produce
  3. Family Partners Support Services
  4. Boddle
BlueKC Healthcare Innovation Awards
  1. Bodyguard ID
  2. Exodus Biosciences