Startup Jayhawk
Startup Jayhawk is a multiday celebration of the student entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Kansas and the communities we serve.
Startup Jayhawk 2026
Startup Jayhawk 2026 was held March 3, 4 and 6 at Capitol Federal Hall.
Each year, this multiday event offers students opportunities explore entrepreneurial programming at KU, as well as within the Kansas City startup community. The annual event highlights the KU School of Business' role as the hub for student entrepreneurs at KU.
Read about the 2026 Startup Jayhawk lineup below.
Startup Jayhawk Day 1 – Tuesday, March 3
Students selected from the initial phase of the Jayhawk Discovery Challenge during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 continued work on their ventures.
Startup Jayhawk Day 2 – Wednesday, March 4
KU students were invited to check out architectural renderings of the new entrepreneurship hub and share ideas for what they want to see in the entrepreneurship hub.
Startup Jayhawk Day 3 – Friday, March 6
Students traveled to various startups in Kansas City to learn how they got started and navigated product market fit, what it's like to work at the startups, and explore internship opportunities.