Southeast Indiana

STARTedUP Challenge 2026: Region Six

Ten student teams from Southeast Indiana will compete for a spot in Finals this June. The event will bring together government officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and family members to support and celebrate these young innovators.

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Event address:
Maker13
629 Michigan Avenue
Jeffersonville, IN 47130

🗓️ April __, 2025

⏰ 9AM - 1PM EST

📍Maker13

Hosted by:

    • Bartholomew

    • Brown

    • Clark

    • Dearborn

    • Decatur

    • Floyd

    • Harrison

    • Jackson

    • Jefferson

    • Jennings

    • Ohio

    • Ripley

    • Scott

    • Switzerland

    • Washington

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Meet the Finalists

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Meet the Showcases

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Agenda

  • Check in and take your seat!

  • The audience will be welcomed by a representative from Maker13 and hear from the CEO of the STARTedUP Foundation, Don Wettrick.

  • The ten student teams will pitch their business concepts/ideas.

  • Food will be provided as the judges deliberate on the pitches.

  • The top team will be recognized and invited to participate in the State Finals!

Thank you to our Region 6 partners and sponsors!

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