The letters SNVC are filled with images from the Trade Show and Finals of entrepreneurs presenting.

Shocker New Venture Competition

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Presented by the WSU Center for Entrepreneurship

Connecting students and community with ideas to industry and resources for 18 years.

Since 2007, the Shocker New Venture Competition has offered aspiring entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience. It allows participants to pitch their startup ideas, refine their business strategies, and gain valuable insights into what it takes to launch a successful company. This prestigious competition is proudly hosted and organized by Wichita State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial endeavors.

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 competition!

First Place: $25,000
Astra System - Astra System simplifies complex manufacturing by delivering custom, precision-engineered terminal blocks using in-house 3D printing and CNC—faster, cheaper, and mold-free—built for mid-volume OEM innovation.

Second Place: $7,000
Adaptive Treatment Medical - Adaptive Treatment Medical (ATM) enhances patient safety and provider efficiency with innovative medical solutions like the Break Away Buddy, which securely holds NG tubes to prevent accidental removal.

Third Place: $4,000
AuraLith - AuraLith is a revolutionary ureteroscope that minimizes laser lithotripsy post-operative care and eliminates residual kidney stones within the body by combination of a laser, basket and suction mechanism.

People's Choice: $500
AuraLith

It was an honor to be apart of the journey the teams of entrepreneurs took throughout the competition. We hope to be able to continue assisting them as they build their businesses!

May 2:

Join us at Woolsey Hall for a day filled with excitement and inspiration!

Student Entrepreneur pitching to judges at the Trade Show

Trade Show | 10:30 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Step into the buzz of the Trade Show, where student entrepreneurs present their business ideas and prototypes. Cheer on your favorites as they pitch to judges and the public, aiming to be one of the 6 teams in the Finals!

TBA

Lunch & Key Note | 1 P.M. - 2 P.M.

The SNVC team is thrilled to welcome Derek Sorrells, Founder and Managing Partner of Scion Capital Partners, as this year’s keynote speaker.

Meet the Speaker

Student entrepreneur standing in front of their pitch deck as they pitch at the Finals

Finals | 2 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Witness the excitement of the Finals, where five teams deliver compelling pitches and tackle tough questions from expert judges. Stay for the awards ceremony to find out who takes home the $25,000 grand prize!

2025 Sponsors:

A big thank you to all our sponsors for the Shocker New Venture Competition, whose collective contributions across the premium, gold, silver, and bronze tiers create a platform where startup ideas flourish. Your support is integral to the success and impact of the Shocker New Venture Competition.

Become a sponsor today!