The Appalachian College Association seeks proposals from undergraduate students at its member institutions for its inaugural Student Entrepreneurship for Appalachia pitch competition. This program furnishes undergraduate students from ACA member institutions with the opportunity to develop and present their innovative commercial or social entrepreneurial plans, receive valuable feedback from academic, business, and community experts, and compete for cash awards.

The top proposals will compete at the finals at Lake Junaluska Conference Center west of Asheville, NC, on March 27-28, 2026. For full details and/or to submit a proposal, visit the special application site.