Giving Guide: Arkansas Economic Acceleration Foundation

MISSION:

The Arkansas Economic Acceleration Foundation offers college students from all disciplines a real-world entrepreneurial experience through the Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition. Since its inception in 2001, the program has impacted 3,272 students across Arkansas, providing them with invaluable entrepreneurial learning opportunities. Student teams identify market problems and design solutions with the potential to make a global impact. A panel of judges selects the winning teams, who all receive cash prizes.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Team sponsorship that allows the students to participate at no cost
  • Donations to support the training and development of entrepreneurial students
  • Volunteer time to serve as competition judges

200 River Market Ave.,
Ste. 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
479.692.1043 | argovernorscup.org

Established: 1999
Employees: 1 foundation employee. AEAF is a member of the Arkansas Capital Corporation Group which has more than 25 employees.
Service Area: Institutions of higher education in Arkansas
Executive Director: Tiffany Henry


The 2024/2025 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.

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