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- Our Event
- Timeline
- Awards
- Criteria
- Submission Form
Our Event
September 28, 2025 | 11AM – 5PM, Stanford University
A global pitch competition for grades 9–12. Submit your idea for a chance to win up to $5,000, pitch to real investors, and present live at Stanford.
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GLOBAL YOUTH PITCH CHALLENGE
The Youth Business Venture Challenge is a premier pitch competition for high school students, offering over $12,000 in prize money. To enter, you'll need to submit a 5–10 minute video along with a business plan or product demo showcasing your idea. Finalists will be invited to pitch live at Stanford University in front of a panel of top investors and founders from across Silicon Valley. Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided throughout the day.
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Only participants who follow both @svyep and @bklsummithouse on Instagram AND repost our official event post will be eligible for the $500 repost raffle (four winners). Scroll down to learn more and start your application!
Timeline
June 27th:
Submissions Open
September 15st:
Judging Begins
September 22nd 11:59pm:
Confirm Participation
September 14th 11:59pm:
Submissions Close
September 17th:
Results Release via Email
September 28th:
Event Day
Awards
Prizes:
1st Place: $5000
2nd place: $3000
3rd place: $1000
Repost Winners: 4 Winners, $500 each
Placing:
Top 15: ​
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Personal invite to event
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$100 per team
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SVYEP Merchandise
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Certificate of Excellence
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Chance to compete for awards
Top 30:
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Waitlist invite
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Certificate of Achievement
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Exposure to investors (pitches will be sent to investors to look at personally and the investor likes the proposal, the investor will reach out and propose to invest)
Top 50:
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Receive Certificate of Honor