Enter the 2024 Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge

Published: November 30, 2023

Ready to turn your business idea into a reality? College of Western Idaho (CWI) students are invited to take part in the tenth-annual Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge (IEC), Friday, April 5, hosted by Boise State University’s Venture College in the College of Innovation and Design. This statewide competition brings together Idaho’s most promising student innovators and entrepreneurs to compete for cash prizes, legal consultation, and accounting services to advance their startups.

Visit the IEC website to learn more about the event including rules and eligibility, read about past winners, and complete an application.

Applications for the 2024 event are due by Friday, Feb. 23.

For CWI students in need of help or have questions about applications, please contact Richard Sotto at richardsotto@cwi.edu.

2024 Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge

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