Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program

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 Fall 2025, the accelerator now provides two separate tracks.

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

Spring 2026 Application Timeline

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Fall 2025 Program Timeline

8/25/25 - Application period open

9/14/25 - Application period closes

9/19/25 - All interviews completed

9/22/25 - Selections made

9/29/25 - Growth track starts program

10/13/25 - Idea track starts program

11/17/25 - End ceremony

Dates are tentative and subject to change.

 

 

 

 

Questions?

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