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ProgramHeartland Challenge Startup Competition
Awards up to $40,000 to student-owned startup ventures pitching like a VC round.
About
Teams compete across a main competition, an elevator pitch round, a startup expo and investor roundtables, with judges awarding separate cash prizes at each stage. It's run by the University of Arkansas's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, but the university has paused the competition for 2026 while organizers refresh it, with a return planned for 2027.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.