John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition
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John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition
The John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition is the University of Wyoming's annual student venture competition, presented with the Ellbogen Foundation. The October 2026 news release says the 27th annual competition invites UW undergraduate and graduate students to compete for more than $70,000 in cash prizes. The competition site says it is open to UW and Wyoming community college students and that participants receive consulting, mentorship, and financial guidance.
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The John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition is the University of Wyoming's annual student venture competition, presented with the Ellbogen Foundation. The October 2026 news release says the 27th annual competition invites UW undergraduate and graduate students to compete for more than $70,000 in cash prizes. The competition site says it is open to UW and Wyoming community college students and that participants receive consulting, mentorship, and financial guidance.
Claims Supported
More than $70,000 in prize money is stated for this cycle. The release does not itemize awards, so no single funding_max is recorded. Equity terms are not stated. The historical name refers to a $50,000 prize level.
Evidence Limits
Point-in-time notes from official pages observed on 2026-10-08. Deadlines, prize amounts, and eligibility can change. This record is not a school-verified or director-verified listing.