Where: This is a virtual event conducted through video submissions.Who can apply: Any student currently in high school.What you need: A 3-5 minute pitch for a big idea.Blue Ocean High School Entrepreneurial LeadersĪ global, virtual pitch competition for high school students aimed to provide feedback, advance ideas, and launch students’ futures. What you could win: Prizes vary in amount and type based on award received.Where: This year’s events are expected to be virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Teams are not required but can include up to 5 members. Who can apply: Any Utah high-schooler aged 14-18.What you need: A business idea that includes the following: a problem, a proposed solution, a targeted audience/customer and a prototype.
Hosted by the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah with sponsorship from Zions Bank, this competition is targeted at high schoolers with big ideas. So what happens next? We’ve compiled a list of the top competitions aimed at current college undergraduates, graduate students, recent alumni, and high school students from all over the world to not only help you test your business model against what your peers are doing (and gain meaningful experience in the process), but also transform your idea into a reality.ġ. There is, however, a pretty big problem: launching a business isn’t cheap, and as a student or recent graduate, it’s difficult to finance a business on your own. Say you have an awesome idea for a startup, something with real potential.