Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge | Reno County

Schedule

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Stringer Fine Arts Center | Hutchinson, KS

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Students from across Reno County are stepping into the spotlight at the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge! Young innovators and entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges and showcase their ventures during a live trade show. Students in the Pitch Competition have the chance to win a cash prize for the top three entries.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
πŸ•˜ Pitch Competition: 9:00 AM
πŸ•› Trade Show: 12:00 PM
Now Accepting Student Applications: https://goventuredash.com/competitions/762
Student Deadline to Register: February 6, 2026
Student Executive Summary Submission Deadline is due February 24, 2026
Want to be part of it? You can support the next generation of entrepreneurs by becoming a sponsor, serving as a judge, or stopping by the trade show to cheer them on.
To get involved, contact Graham Klemme at [email protected].
The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is powered by StartUp Hutch in partnership with Kansas State University, Network Kansas, and K-State Research and Extension.
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Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 E 11th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501-1631, United States

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