NXTUS has revealed the 32 startups selected for the 2026 Gamechangers and Champions bracket style pitch competition. Chosen from 75 applicants spanning 14 Kansas counties, five Pure Pitch Rally alumni are advancing in one of the most competitive startup competitions of the year.
Among the selected entrepreneurs who will now compete for a $25,000 grand prize at KU’s David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on March 10 are:
- Enrichly Fun, founded by Romy Carlson
- Icorium, founded by Kalin Baca
- MedCurate, founded by Ashley McClellan
- Myndset, founded by Craig Mason
- Scout, founded by Gonzalo Erdozain
From Lawrence to Overland Park, Prairie Village and Leawood, these alumni represent the innovation building in a broad range of industries across Kansas.
During the event, competitors will deliver elevator pitches to more than 200 attendees, including angel investors, venture capital fund managers, corporate leaders and fellow entrepreneurs. The bracket style format will narrow the field as founders compete for prize funding and investor attention.
This statewide competition connects ambitious startups with capital, mentorship, networking opportunities and educational sessions to support and accelerate their growth.
