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 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.

 

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.