THE JOHN P. ELLBOGEN $50K ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION
ENCOURAGES STUDENTS ACROSS WYOMING TO TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO THRIVING BUSINESSES.
This competition encourages Wyoming students to act on their talents, ideas, and energy to produce tomorrow’s leading businesses. Such businesses allow Wyoming to grow and diversify its economy and create local jobs. In addition, the competition provides real-world learning opportunities for entrepreneurship students. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students from all Wyoming colleges, the $50k EEC fosters multidisciplinary teams that combine diverse skills for successful ventures.
Recently featured in the UWyo Magazine.
THE COMPETITION IS OPEN TO NEW, INDEPENDENT VENTURES IN THE SEED, START-UP, OR EARLY GROWTH STAGES
It offers resources crucial to entrepreneurship, including:
- Networks of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial resources
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Education in business planning and entrepreneurial skills
- Teambuilding opportunities
- Support and resources for improving customer insight and business model
- Funding and support to launch the winning ventures.