Compete to Win Your Share of $500,000!

Awarded to local entrepreneurs

Congrats to our 2024-25 competition winners!

The Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge is brought to you by:

Start or Expand Your Business

Enter the Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge for access to one-on-one business coaching from America’s Small Business Development Center at UT Permian Basin. Progress through the challenge and compete for your share of $500,000 awarded to the chosen finalists!

The Midland Entrepreneurial Challenge Includes:

01. Consulting

Consult with our resident experts on a legitimate business plan for your venture.

02. Structure

Learn how your business should be structured to maximize potential and protect assets.

03. Lending

Learn about business taxation and loans from lenders and professional tax experts.

04. Marketing

Learn the ropes of today’s most effective marketing strategies from a team of local experts.

05. Development

Develop your business plan and pitch to set your business up for success (and wow our judges).

06. Potential Funding

Businesses that advance to our Pitch Presentation compete for a share of $500,000.

Important Dates

2025-26 Challenge Dates coming soon!

2024-25 Winners

Congratulations to our 2024-25 Winners! Will your business join their ranks this year?

Previous Winners

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The Oilfield Photographer