Shocker New Venture Competition 2026

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. 

March 26:  Applications and 3-minute video are due at 12:00 pm 
                   (noon) 
March 27 - April 2:  
                   Judging of Business Model Videos
April 3:       Round #1 results announced
April 8:       Required Workshop for teams advancing to the Trade 
                   Show
May 1:        Trade Show and Finals