COMPETITIONS FOR TEEN ENTREPRENEURS: PITCH EVENTS, BUSINESS PLAN CONTESTS, AND MORE
Have an idea for a business, a solution for a big problem, or a product that will improve people’s lives? You don’t have to wait until college to start. Competitions are great for testing your knowledge, gaining experience, and winning scholarships to bring your idea to life.
Check out these 20 competitions for high school innovators and future business leaders.
1. B USINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA Business Professionals of America (BPA) offers students hands-on opportunities to excel through more than 100 competitive events spanning business, finance, IT, digital media, marketing, and related fields. Members can earn industry-recognized certifications that enhance career readiness while gaining practical, real-world experience. With full support for virtual chapters and competitions, BPA ensures every student can participate, compete, and develop their skills-no matter where they are . Learn more »
3. CITIZEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION This competition is open to students 13+ worldwide and encourages projects addressing one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals . Entrants submit a short pitch and, if selected, complete entrepreneurial courses to develop their idea further. A combination of expert judging and community voting selects the winners. Prizes include mentorship, certificates, and international recognition for outstanding ideas. Learn more » 4. CONRAD CHALLENGE This STEM competition challenges student teams, ages 13–18, to tackle global problems in categories such as energy, health, aerospace, and the environment. Students refine their innovations through feedback, coaching, and teamwork in multiple phases. Finalists are invited to deliver their pitches at the Conrad Innovation Summit , where top teams earn scholarships, grants, and sponsor support to help advance their projects. Learn more »
2. BLUE OCEAN STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR COMPETITION
This global, online competition challenges high school students to create a five-minute video pitch using Blue Ocean strategy (which is essentially about creating new markets by innovating, not competing). Participants can win cash prizes between $500 and $1,000, regional recognition, and a People’s Choice award determined by public votes. Learn more »
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