Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge is a pitch contest for students in Ohio in grades K-12. It is a simple set of activities that help kids learn creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, and presentation skills. Pitch Challenge teaches essential workforce readiness skills and helps kids develop a mindset for 21st century careers whether or not they become an entrepreneur. Kids compete in one of three age groups: K-4, 5-8, or 9-12 grade.
ENTERING IS SIMPLE!
- Think of a business idea.
- Create a video of yourself pitching the business idea.
- Keep the camera focused on you for most of the video. We want to see and hear you pitching your idea.
- Keep your video short, 30-90 seconds is the time frame.
- Entries will be judged on the CREATIVITY of the idea, business name, and video; the CLARITY of the presentation; the PERSUASIVENESS of the elevator pitch; and the OVERALL QUALITY of the idea, pitch and video.
- NEW this year! Winners will be selected in the following categories:
- Sustainability and Environment
- Technology and STEM Innovation
- Sports and Recreation
- WAGiLabs Social Entrepreneurship
- Complete the entry form and upload your video by February 20, 2024.
HELPFUL HINTS
- Practice is key. We do not want to see you reading from a sheet of paper.
- Be enthusiastic! Viewers will be more interested in your idea if you are excited about it.
- If filming on your cell phone, hold your phone horizontally – vertical videos do not look professional.
JUDGING RUBRIC
Click here for the judging rubric
TIMELINE
- DATE – February 26, 2024: Entries Accepted
- April 5, 2024: Finalists Notified
- April 15, 2024 - April 19, 2024: Public Voting
- May 1, 2024: Winners Announced