Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program
K-State Accelerator
Are you considering starting a business? Do you have a business that you are ready to scale? The Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program is here to help!
The Accelerator provides entrepreneurs access to world-class K-State faculty, students, and alumni support to help launch or grow their business.
Participating ventures receive:
- Custom startup lessons designed and delivered by top K-State faculty
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs in the K-State network
- Hands-on market and competitor research conducted by K-State business school students
2025 Application Timeline
Winter 2024 - Application period opens
February 2, 2025 - Application period closes
February 17, 2025 - Participating businesses are announced
2025 Program Timeline
March 24 - May 16
- Complete startup workshops
- Work with Wildcat Consulting team to set and complete consulting project
- Meet with first mentor
- Set summer goals
May 16 - July 24
- Participate in biweekly check-ins with program staff and businesses
- Continue mentor meetings
- Work toward completing summer goals
July 25
- Final pitch presentation
A total of $4,500 will be paid out based on completed tasks.
Questions?
Check out our FAQ or email entrepreneur@ksu.edu.