# Arkansas Governor's Cup

### Turn Ideas Into Opportunities

The Arkansas Governor's Cup is a collegiate business-plan competition that provides students with opportunities to develop innovative business concepts, strengthen entrepreneurial skills, and compete for cash prizes.

Participation offers valuable experience regardless of whether you intend to start a business.

[![Why Participate.jpg](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-11/scaled-1680-/ZAYwhy-participate.jpg)](https://kb.astate.edu/uploads/images/gallery/2026-11/ZAYwhy-participate.jpg)

### Learn More About Governor's Cup

For official competition information, guidelines, eligibility requirements, prize details, and application deadlines, visit:

**[Arkansas Governor's Cup Official Website](https://acccapitalfoundation.org/competitions/)**

*Note: Competition information is subject to updates by the organizers. Students should consult the official website for current requirements.*

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#### Official Resources

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-startup-support-gall" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 237.929px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 36.9384%;"></col><col style="width: 63.1288%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 93.45px;"><td style="height: 93.45px;">##### [Startup Support Gallery](https://acccapitalfoundation.org/curriculum/?_categories=student-venture-support)

</td><td style="height: 93.45px;"><p class="callout info">**←** Click here for training videos, including how to write a business plan, and specific instructions for both parts of the competition</p>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 72.2396px;"><td style="height: 72.2396px;">##### [Competition FAQ](https://acccapitalfoundation.org/competitions/#:~:text=Finalist%20Awards-,Competition%20FAQs,-Eligibility)

</td><td style="height: 72.2396px;"><p class="callout success">See full eligibility rules, as well as how to submit your entry</p>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 72.2396px;"><td style="height: 72.2396px;">##### [2027 Rules and Guidelines](https://acccapitalfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2027-Governors-Cup-Guidelines-1.pdf)

</td><td style="height: 72.2396px;"><p class="callout warning">Direct link to the official rules and guidelines for 2027</p>

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##### *Official 2027 Information Session by Maddy Stricklen, Program Director*

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