The KEC is a statewide competition for student-created, managed, and owned ventures, promoting entrepreneurship and small business development. Finalists present their business ideas for cash prizes.
Business and Economics | Entrepreneurship
Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge
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- Kansas State University Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 200
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
- Participant Format: Individual
- Event Format: Online Synchronous
- Competition Format: Presentation, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: Regional
- Event Size: Very Small
Participation Information
Students must submit a business plan for their venture. Finalists are selected to present at the competition, and additional resources such as the KEC Prep Course are available for preparation.
Open to high school and college students in Kansas
$5,000 for 1st place, $3,000 for 2nd, $2,000 for 3rd; certificates and mentorship
Students must submit a business plan for their venture. Finalists are selected to present at the competition, and additional resources such as the KEC Prep Course are available for preparation.
1. Submit a business plan online. 2. Compete in the tradeshow and boardroom presentations. 3. Judges evaluate based on innovation, business viability, and presentation.
Business plan, financial projections, presentation tools
Based on creativity, business viability, financial projections, and presentation skills.
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