VentureCon is a one day, 4 hour trade show where UVU students with businesses will have the opportunity to set up a table and pitch their idea, sell their product, or otherwise work on validating their business concepts. Members of the community are invited to come and support our student businesses by providing them feedback or purchasing the students' products.
Venturecon
ZinnStarter exists to ignite the next generation of entrepreneurs. This includes giving them encouragement and mentoring as well as cash. Pitch for up to $2500 each semester. Competition held at UVU every fall and spring semester. *Current UVU students only*
Zinnstarter
Nov
07
Date: November 07
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: KB 101
Description:
One-day conference that will connect, inspire, and help you learn how to succeed as a leader in today's business world. Open and free to all, be sure to register!
Nov
14
Date: November 14 - October 28
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Keller Building
Description:
If you're building a business or career in Utah come hear from amazing speakers and
meet 1:1 with top mentors in marketing, sales, design, and more. We’ll cover topics
like building through adversity, designing your career, and using AI to work smarter. Make sure to RSVP—tickets are free for UVU students and will sell out!
Nov
19
Date: November 19
Time: 4pm - 5:30 pm
Location: KB 101
Description:
Join us at our semi-annual pitch competition. Applications are open to UVU students
only and are due October 25th. Finalists will be announced by October 31st.
No ticket necessary to attend, free and open to all. Come support our student entrepreneurs
and watch them compete for thousands in funding.
Dec
04
Date: December 04
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Location: KB 401
Description:
Join us for breakfast at Morning with Mentors. Whether you're a serial entreprenuer
with expertise to share, or a student looking for guidance, be sure to RSVP to secure
your spot. Free and open to all.
Reach out to us for help perfecting your application to any of the competitions below!
The Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is the second phase following UVU's Opportunity Quest and receives applications from all Utah higher education entities.
Reach out to us and let us help you make your application be the best it can be.
*Current College Students Only*
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for
students who own and operate a business while attending college or university. Nominees
compete against their peers from around the world in a series of local and/or national
competitions in hopes to qualify for GSEA Finals. Founded in 1998 by Saint Louis University,
GSEA is now an Entrepreneurs’ Organization program.
*Current College Students Only*
