2020-2023 Publication Summary
TeenPreneur Challenge
High School Business Innovation Competition
Build. Pitch. Launch.
TeenPreneur Challenge is a Business Innovation Competition for high school students. This initiative is designed to engage future entrepreneurs and business-minded students by providing a platform to develop, pitch, and potentially launch original business ideas. Students will propose their own business concepts, drawing from personal passions and market opportunities, and pitch them as real, viable ventures.
Launched in 2025, the competition continues to provide valuable opportunities for young entrepreneurs each year to showcase their creativity, sharpen their business skills, and bring their ideas to life.
TeenPreneur Challenge is open to high school students with an interest in business, entrepreneurship, or related fields.
Target Audience
High school students (Grades 9–11)
Applicants may participate as individuals or in teams (up to 3 students per team)
Competition Timeline
Phase 1: Registration & Concept Submission
Selection Criteria Submissions will be evaluated based on:
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Creativity
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Clarity of idea
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Potential impact
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Feasibility
Submission Requirements Participants must submit:
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Participant details
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A short summary of the business idea (max 300 words)
Application Period Opens: January
Application Fee:
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Individual: $200
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Team: $300
Phase 2: Development & Mentorship
Concept Development
After the initial review, selected participants will enter a development phase to refine and enhance their business ideas before submitting their recorded pitch.
Included Mentorship (for all participants)
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1-hour personalized mentorship session
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Focus: improving business model, presentation strategy, and overall idea viability
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Mentors: experienced business professionals or educators
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Timing: scheduled before pitch recording
Optional Add-On: Extended Mentorship & Workshops
Package Options:
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Individual – $600: 5 hours of 1-on-1 coaching
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Team – $1,000: 5 hours of team-based mentorship focusing on strategy, storytelling, and pitch preparation
Session Topics May Include:
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Business plan structure and feasibility analysis
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Market positioning and competitor landscape
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Pitch deck design and storytelling
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Live Q&A with mentors
Phase 2 Submission Deliverables
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A recorded pitch video (maximum 5 minutes) uploaded to YouTube
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Submit the video link along with One-page executive summary
Phase 3: Final Pitch Day
Top 10 Finalists will present their ideas in a live pitch session (in-person or online).
Pitch Format:
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Each team/individual: Maximum 5-minute live pitch presentation in front of a panel of judges
Deliverables:
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Pitch deck (up to 8 slides)