Registration is open for the 2025-26 Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenges for high school and college students. Compete for $105,000 in prizes, gain mentorship, pitch experience, and showcase innovative startup ideas.
Salt Lake City, Utah – September 25, 2025
Utah students of all ages now have a chance to turn their startup ideas into reality. Registration is open for both the Tim Draper High School Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (HSUEC) and the Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge (UEC) for college students. Together, the competitions offer $105,000 in cash and prizes for the 2025-26 season.
Open to students ages 14–18, the HSUEC lets young innovators compete for $30,000 in cash and scholarships. The competition is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, a top-10 ranked interdisciplinary division of the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, and sponsored by venture capitalist Tim Draper. Students gain experience in entrepreneurship through mentorship, feedback, pitch practice, networking, funding opportunities, and scholarships.
Key Dates for HSUEC:
Apply and access resources at lassonde.utah.edu/hsuec.
The collegiate Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenge invites students from participating colleges and universities across Utah to compete for $75,000 in cash and prizes. Like the high school program, it is managed by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute and sponsored by Tim Draper. Teams progress through multiple phases, including video submissions, public voting, and a final event in March 2026.
Key Dates for UEC:
Learn more and apply at lassonde.utah.edu/uec.
Founded in 2001 with support from alumnus and mining entrepreneur Pierre Lassonde, the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is a nationally ranked hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation. Programs include workshops, networking events, business-plan competitions, startup support, scholarships, and access to Lassonde Studios, a five-story innovation and housing facility for all students. Programs are open to students of any major or background.
Whether you’re in high school or college, the Tim Draper Utah Entrepreneur Challenges provide a platform to launch your ideas, gain mentorship, and compete for significant cash prizes.