Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program

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K-State Accelerator

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a great idea looking to take the next step? Or have you already started a business and 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.

Starting this Fall 2025, the accelerator now provides two separate tracks.

Apply here!

The idea track:

Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs with a great idea but have yet to validate market demand or generate sales.
6-week in-person program with one one-hour in-person meeting weekly.
Participating entrepreneurs will receive:
- Custom startup lessons designed and delivered by top K-State faculty
- Access to student consultants or research teams (optional)
- Access to up to $10,000 for top-performing venture ideas

The growth track:

Designed for innovative startups who have generated some sales but are still in its early stage, or startups with proven business models looking to strengthen their competitive position.
8-week online program; program will conclude with one in-person wrap-up meeting.
Participating entrepreneurs will receive:
- Online workshops designed and delivered by top K-State faculty
- Access to student consultants or research teams
- Access to a world-class K-State alumni mentor network
- Access to up to $50,000 for top-performing venture ideas

Criteria & Application Information

Fall 2025 Application Timeline

The application period will open Monday, August 25 and close on Sunday, September 14.

Selections will be made the week of September 22.

Growth Track will begin the week of September 29. The Idea Track will begin the week of October 13. Both programs will be completed before Thanksgiving.