Young Entrepreneurial Pavilion (Y.E.P.)

Young Entrepreneur Pavilion

We Support Our Youth…YEP!

Celebrating the next generation of innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs.

Introducing a NEW eSTEAM Sumter Experience!

For the first time ever, eSTEAM Sumter is proud to launch the Young Entrepreneurial Pavilion (Y.E.P.) – a dedicated space for students in Kindergarten through 12^th grade to showcase their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirt.

Whether you’ve built a robot, coded an app, designed artwork, started a small business, engineered a new invention, or created something uniquely your own, we want to celebrate what you’ve accomplished!

Application deadline: September 9, 2026

Cost: Free to participate

Spaces are limited. (Participants will be selected through the application process)

Complete the application below to be considered for the inaugural Young Entrepreneurial Pavilion.

Apply Today!

Today’s ideas become tomorrow’s innovations. We can’t wait to see what YOU bring to Y.E.P.!

Young Entrepreneurial Pavilion (Y.E.P.)

Be Part of History! Thank you for your interest in participating in the inaugural Young Entrepreneurial Pavilion (Y.E.P.) at the eSTEAM Sumter Festival! Y.E.P. celebrates the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of students in Kindergarten through 12th grade whose talents, projects, businesses, inventions, or creations align with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Please Note: • Spaces are limited. • Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance. • Selected participants will be notified after applications have been reviewed. • Application Deadline: September 9, 2026.

Student Name *

First

Last

Grade Level

School Name

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Parent/Guardian Phone

Project, Business, or Creation Name:

(Optional): you

Describe your project, business, invention, creation, or talent:

What will you be showcasing at the Young Entrepreneurial Pavilion?

Does your display require electricity?

Website or Social Media (Optional):

What inspired you to create this project or pursue this passion?

What do you hope visitors will learn from your showcase?

Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment

Clear Signature

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee participation. If selected, I agree to support my student in participating in the Young Entrepreneurial Pavilion during the eSTEAM Sumter Festival.