Torero Entrepreneurship Challenge (TECh)

At the University of San Diego's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, we are creating an entrepreneurial mindset that is pervasive in our students, faculty, industry partners, and across campus. The Torero Entrepreneurship Challenge (TECh) is an annual entrepreneurial competition designed to engage, educate, mentor and award technology innovators.

The student journey starts with an idea. Then, using proven pathways, teams have been guided by mentors, supported by professional networks and real-world experience to bring that idea to life — ultimately leading up to this opportunity to present their technology-based business idea to industry professionals and angel investors.

With generous gifts from entrepreneurial and technology leaders, USD's Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering offers The Larry Kull Endowed Student Award in Engineering and Entrepreneurship to reward game-changing projects that embody technological innovation. From the TECh Orientation session through the TECh competition, budding entrepreneurs will be guided down a proven entrepreneurial path to sharpen their venture-building skills — ultimately leading to an opportunity to compete for $20,000 in seed money.

We invite you to join us on April 24, 2024 to support these resilient innovators. Join us and watch our entrepreneurs shine!

For more details visit TECh.