Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

APPLICATION OPEN FOR 2024-25: Apply now for the 2024-25 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge, a statewide business-model competition for college students. The application deadline is Feb. 20, 2025. Apply Here.

Compete for $75,000 in Cash & Prizes

The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (UEC) is a statewide, student business competition. Teams from universities across Utah compete for the best student business and a chance to win cash and prizes. We invite all students in Utah from participating colleges and universities to apply. The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge will culminate with at a final event at the University of Utah. Participating teams are judged by industry professionals, experienced entrepreneurs and community experts. Judges will allocate $75,000 in prizes and awards to the top 20 finalists. Many past winners have developed into successful enterprises. The program is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah. Younger students, ages 14-18, are encouraged to complete in the High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge for a chance to win $30,000 in prizes and scholarships.

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2024-2025 Competition Timeline

Application Opens: Sept. 10, 2024
Online Information Sessions: Sept. 5, 2024, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Oct. 3, 2024, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Nov. 7, 2024, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Dec. 5, 2024, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Jan. 2, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Feb. 6, 2025, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Application Deadline: Feb. 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Online Judging (U. of Utah): Feb. 22-March 1, 2025
Top 20 Announced: March 3, 2025, 5 p.m.
Top 20 Video Submission Deadline: March 5, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Public Top 20 Video Voting: March 6-21, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
Competition Final Event: March 22, 2025, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.