Empower the next generation of entrepreneurs
Background on the YEC Series
The Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) Series is a statewide initiative that inspires and supports middle and high school students as they develop and pitch business ideas. More than 1,000 students from every corner of Kansas participate each year, gaining skills in business planning, public speaking, and creative problem-solving.
What the students are saying
Our Goals
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Sponsorship Tiering System
Choose your level of support
We’re looking to reach 75 Kansas counties, host 105 students at YEC State, and expand opportunities for young entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas.
Sponsorships help us elevate young entrepreneurs, expand access to competition resources, and celebrate student innovation across the state. Join us in shaping the future of Kansas through youth entrepreneurship.
Innovator's Circle
Lead champions of youth entrepreneurship
$100,000
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Logo on YEC website and all YEC materials
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Recognition on social media
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"Thank you" video featuring students
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Statewide press release
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Statewide YEC Advisory Board seat
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30s promotional spot before State award ceremony
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VIP invite to judge and attend State
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Booth opportunity at State
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"Innovator's Circle Award" in your name awarded at State
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...and more!
Trailblazers
Pave the way for the next gen of entrepreneurs
$25,000
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Logo on YEC website
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Recognition on social media
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"Thank you" video featuring students
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Invite to judge at State
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Optional statewide competition track (e.g. Ag Innovation, Tech)
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Booth opportunity at State
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Recognition as sponsor of the "Trailblazer Award" at State
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...and more!
Pathfinders
Help students take their first bold steps
$10,000
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Logo on YEC website
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"Thank you" video featuring students
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YEC State open remarks recognition
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Invitation to attend State
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Named supporter of the "Pathfinder Fund", providing travel stipends
Ready to get started?
Our team is here to assist you with any questions you have about sponsoring the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Series.
We can't wait to work with you!
