Shape the Future of Innovation
Guide the next generation of entrepreneurs. Share your expertise. Build community impact.
MENTORS ARE GUIDES, CHALLENGERS, CONNECTORS, AND LISTENERS.
The Innovation Challenge pairs teams with mentors because entrepreneurship is a community sport. Mentors help set expectations, provide guidance, and open doors for participants.
All experiences are valuable - whether you're a business faculty member, Regis alumni, or community leader, your expertise shapes the future of these ventures.
THREE SATURDAYS IN SPRING 2026
We ask mentors to accompany the founders on three key Saturdays: February 7th, March 7th, and March 28th. These days provide overviews of strategy, marketing, finance, legal, and community resources.
The finals are at 5:30pm on April 17th. Active discussions with mentors help businesses apply this learning so they can grow and succeed.
We put multiple mentors around each team, realizing you might not be able to make all three Saturdays. In between monthly meetings, mentors provide direction through occasional contact.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join our community of mentors and help shape the future of entrepreneurship in Denver. Your experience and guidance can transform innovative ideas into successful businesses.
Who Are Our Mentors?
Meet the diverse community of experts who guide our entrepreneurs to success
Business Faculty Mentor
Our faculty bring a unique blend of academic expertise and real-world business experience. They provide theoretical foundations while sharing practical insights from their professional journeys.
Regis Alumni Mentor
Half of all Regis alumni are business graduates, and many have founded, operated, and succeeded in the business world. They embody how our Jesuit education shapes success and the spirit of lifelong learning.
Community Mentor
Denver's entrepreneurial landscape is rich with experience and a willingness to share. These mentors showcase the power of community and connect our students with the city's robust support ecosystem.
OPEN TO EVERYONE IN THE REGIS ECOSYSTEM
This competition is open to anyone – the community, alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Each team must have a current Regis student on it.
We want our students to run businesses that anchor their communities. That is why the Regis Innovation Challenge is different in how we mentor our finalists - bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences to create lasting impact.
