Southwest Indiana
STARTedUP Challenge 2026: Region One
Ten student teams from Southwest Indiana will compete for a spot in the Challenge Finals this June. The event will bring together government officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and family members to support and celebrate these young innovators.
Event address:
Kramer Pavillion at Deaconess
4011 Gateway Blvd #4011
Newburgh, IN 47630
🗓️ April 17, 2026
⏰ 9AM - 1PM CST
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Parking map coming soon
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The Kramer Pavilion is located on the third floor of the Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital on the Deaconess Gateway Campus.
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Crawford
Daviess
Dubois
Gibson
Knox
Lawrence
Martin
Monroe
Orange
Perry
Pike
Posey
Spencer
Vanderburgh
Warrick
Meet the Finalists
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Meet the Showcases
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Check in and take your seat!
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The audience will be welcomed by a representative from Old National Bank Evansville and hear from the CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation, Don Wettrick.
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The ten student teams will pitch their business concepts/ideas.
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Food will be provided as the judges deliberate on the pitches.
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The top team will be recognized and invited to participate in the State Finals!