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
Criteria & Application Information

2025 Application Timeline

Winter 2024 - Application period opens

February 24, 2025 - Application period closes

March 12, 2025 - Participating businesses are announced

Apply here

2025 Program Timeline

April 1 - May 19

  • Complete startup workshops
  • Work with Wildcat Consulting team to set and complete consulting project
  • Meet with first mentor
  • Set summer goals

May 19 - 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

 

 

platinum sponsors

ks state bank

Kuenzi Family Foundation

 

silver sponsors

ks masonic foundation

 

dean coughenour trust

 

Questions?

Check out our FAQ or email entrepreneur@ksu.edu.