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Shocker New Venture Competition 2025

Wichita, KS

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Business application deadline
March 27, 2025
Judge sign-up deadline
April 25, 2025
Entry fee
Free
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Description

The Shocker New Venture Competition at Wichita State University provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative business ideas. The focus of the competition is on fostering creativity, originality, and feasibility of business ideas. Participants go through various rounds of presentations, refining their pitches along the way. This competition plays a vital role in cultivating an entrepreneurial spirit within the university community and contributes to the growth of innovative startups in Wichita. 

Schedule and key dates

March 27:  Applications, including 3-minute video are due at                                   12:00 pm (noon) and Round #1 commences
March 28 thru April 3:  Judging of Business Model Videos
April 4:       Round #1 results announced
April 9:       Required Workshop for teams advancing to the 
                   Trade Show
May 2:        Trade Show and Finals

Organized by

Nancy Kersenbrock

Date and time

Address and location

1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0147

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Business Model Video

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Finals Round

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