KEC_Logo_Purple.png30.58 KB The is sponsored by Kansas State University Research and Extension in partnership with the Kansas State University Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship and the Network Kansas Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) Series to promote entrepreneurship and small business development in Kansas. The competition is for student created, managed, and owned ventures. It is a premier entrepreneurship competition in the state of Kansas.
March 24th - Submission deadline for YEC Winners and Wildcards April 15th - Mock Board Room questions are released April 17th - Live event at Kansas State University *Each entity or individual will be required to provide a W-9 and photo release form before receiving any prizes!
Each year, one Entrepreneurship Instructor is honored with the special KEC award of Educator of the Year! Nominate your teacher here. Submissions are due Sunday, April 6th.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in an optional Tradeshow.
KEC Prep Course
Students participating in the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge are strongly encouraged to complete the exercises in the KEC Prep Course in preparation for the event. Each student selected to compete at the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge who has successfully completed and turned in the exercises will receive a Certificate of Completion and an additional $50 in prize money.
FAQs Check out these FAQs about what to expect at the 2025 Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge. 2025 KEC FAQ.pdf1.9 MB Design Challenge - April 16th Please check back for more information on the 2025 KEC Design Challenge.
KEC Welcome Reception - April 16th Join us for networking, as well as appetizers and refreshments the evening before KEC on April 16th. Please check back to register.
