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Competition

A competitive program for students attending South Dakota schools to explore entrepreneurial opportunities outside of the classroom. Students compete for a top prize of $5,000. 

The application deadline for the 2026 competition is Tuesday, January 20th at 12:00 PM (Noon) CST/ 11:00 AM MST.

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Competition

A competitive opportunity for South Dakota residents to explore a new business idea and benefit from expert advice while competing for the chance to win up to $20,000 in prize money.

The application dealdine for the 2026 competition is Tuesday, January 20th at 12:00 (Noon) CST/ 11:00 AM MST.

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