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Jayhawk Discovery Challenge

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The Jayhawk Discovery Challenge asks students to investigate a problem and talk with potential customers. The page says judging is about the research, not a proposed solution. It is supported by the Mark L. Morris, Jr. New Venture Development Award.

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

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Funding range

$2,000

Equity

Unknown

Application

Annual

Campus Wide

Last activity

2026-10-08

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    Application and Timing

    Register by October 22, 2026. Poster presentations are November 5, 2026. An optional draft expo in Wichita is listed for October 29.

    Participants

    Open to KU undergraduate and graduate students from any major. Students may enter alone or in teams of up to four.

    Funding and Equity

    2026 grants are $250 for every qualified entry, $1,000 for ranks 2 through 10, and $2,000 for the top entry. The top 10 are invited to a spring 2027 stage-two competition. Equity terms are not stated.

    Recent Activity

    The 2026 program timeline was on the live page captured October 8, 2026.

    Known Startups or Winners

    2026 recipients were not yet named.

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    Equity terms are not stated.

    Program details

    Jayhawk Discovery Challenge

    The Jayhawk Discovery Challenge asks students to investigate a problem and talk with potential customers. The page says judging is about the research, not a proposed solution. It is supported by the Mark L. Morris, Jr. New Venture Development Award.

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    Evidence

    Official page: https://business.ku.edu/research-and-faculty/entrepreneurship/jayhawk-discovery-challenge

    • Every qualified entry receives a $250 participation grant.
    • The grand prize grant is $2,000.
    • The challenge is open to all KU undergraduates and graduates.