Competitions (Non-Academic)

Startup pitch, debate, public speaking, and innovation challenges.

Find practical competitions where teens can pitch ideas, speak with confidence, build prototypes, and learn by doing.

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Non-Academic

Build confidence through real-world challenges.

Startup Pitch Competitions

Youth Startup Pitch Challenge

Rules: 3-minute pitch, 2-minute Q&A, solo or teams up to 4.

Debate Competitions

Future Voices Debate Cup

Rules: prepared and impromptu rounds using school-friendly motions.

  • Timeline: Sep 5 qualifiers, Sep 19 finals
  • Prize pool: trophies and mentorship
  • Registration link
Public Speaking Competitions

Speak Up Finals

Rules: 4-minute prepared speech and 1-minute impromptu response.

  • Timeline: Aug 12 submissions, Aug 28 finals
  • Prize pool: coaching and certificates
  • Registration link
Innovation Challenges

Community Innovation Challenge

Rules: submit a prototype, impact plan, and short demo video.

  • Timeline: Sep 1 proposal, Oct 10 showcase
  • Prize pool: seed grants and mentor access
  • Registration link

Upcoming events calendar

July to September

Jul 01

Startup Pitch briefing

Jul 20

Pitch finals and demo day

Aug 28

Speak Up Finals

Sep 05

Debate Cup qualifiers

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