Launch is an entrepreneurial idea competition for K-State students with new venture ideas. The competition is open to all K-State undergraduate and graduate students or teams from all majors.
Students can register online and submit their executive summary by October 29th. From there, the top ten finalists will be announced on November 5th and compete on November 14th. This year we have a new competition format known as the Mock Board Room. We’re going to tell you a little more about that. Successful entrepreneurs are adaptable, critical thinkers, and creative problem-solvers. The format of the Mock Board Room is designed to help teach and reward these skills in aspiring entrepreneurs. Based on a review of the executive summary, Launch judges and staff will provide a list of questions to the participants designed to reflect the real-world challenges and decision-making requirements of entrepreneurs. During the Mock Board Room, the students will have 12 minutes with Launch judges to answer these questions and any additional follow-up questions asked by the judges. You can find more information about the Mock Board Room format and judging/scoring criteria on our website.
Wondering where previous Launch winners are now? Take a look at our Launch Legacies. We look forward to hearing all of the student’s big ideas and can’t wait to share the winners with you guys next month. Best of luck everybody!
