Canyon Challenge

Freshman locks in a Canyon Challenge win with Hair Haven

Less than a year ago, Kara Hairston planned to leave Scottsdale for a California college. But after visiting Canyon Ventures, Hairston became hooked on GCU's […]

Canyon Challenge, fall 2025

Students competed for $12,500 in cash prizes in Friday's Canyon Challenge at Sunset Auditorium. Kara Hairston, founder and CEO of Hair Haven, was named the […]

Student entrepreneur looks to 'Cash' in at Pop-Ups, Lope Shop

Cody Bagwell's entrepreneurial path climbed after winning the top prize at spring 2025 Canyon Challenge. Bagwell's Fob Mate product designed to help students was one […]

Student hoping to turn heads with hair treatment business finds a home at GCU

RaSean McMiller was ready to continue his studies and hair treatment business to Florida. But a detour to Grand Canyon University has proven to be […]

Two GCU startups display value in entrepreneurship showcase

The founders of Vox Company and Powder Pal have enhanced their respective businesses since gaining notoriety by winning entrepreneurial competitions at GCU. And they felt […]

Student unlocks door to Canyon Challenge top prize with FobMate

Losing keys or a fob may have some benefits. Well, at least it did for GCU junior Cody Cash. Losing his fob convinced Cash to […]

Entrepreneurial team selected to compete for $1 million in national competition

No stage is too small for GCU graduates Kevin Vega and Suman Dangol, who won the Canyon Challenge as freshmen in 2020 and captured the […]

Harvesting knowledge pays off for North Dakota native

Learning business with an agricultural background might seem like trying to fit a round peg in a square hole. But for South Dakota native George […]

Krohn Kreamer mixes right ingredients for Canyon Challenge top prize

Dillan Krohn's passion for coffee and health led him to producing a creamer, Krohn Kreamer, that is tasty, contains healthier ingredients and is affordable. Those […]