High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC)
Location:
Online for submissions and judging; final showcase held in-person at Lassonde Studios, University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Cost:
Free to enter
Contest Date:
Final event typically held in early March; in 2025, it was on March 1
Application Deadlines:
Submissions are due by mid-January; for the 2025 cycle, the deadline was January 15 at 11:59 p.m.
Eligibility:
Open to Utah high school students aged 14 to 18. Participants must be current high school students (not full-time college students or graduates). Teams can include up to five students.
The High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge is one of the largest state-based entrepreneurship competitions for high school students. It challenges participants to identify a real-world problem and pitch a business idea that solves it. Entries must include a written proposal and may also include a prototype or product mockup. Finalists are invited to pitch their ideas at a live showcase in Salt Lake City. Winners receive a share of $30,000 in cash and scholarship prizes, and the competition includes a public voting phase to select a fan favorite.
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.