Utah Entrepreneur Challenge

2023 WINNERS ANNOUNCED: We announced the winners of the 2023 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge at the final event on Feb. 25, 2023. Find complete results here. [Updated 2-25-23]

Compete for $60,000 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 $60,000 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 and sponsored by Zions Bank. 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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2022-2023 Competition Timeline

Application Opens: Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022
Online Information Sessions: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Online Judging: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, to Monday, Jan. 30, 2023
Top 20 Announced: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at 5 p.m.
Top 20 Orientation: Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, 4-5 p.m.
Top 20 Video Submission Deadline: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Public Top 20 Video Voting: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at noon to Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Top 20 Presentations Due: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
Competition Final Event: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023

UEC 2023 Finalists

Here are the finalist teams in the 2023 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. These teams will advance to the final showcase and awards event. They are listed in alphabetical order. Learn more in this finalist press release: