REGIONAL PITCHES
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EntreEd is partnering with the ESTEAM Project's local partners to host a series of pitch contests across the region. Eligible teams include middle- and high-school students within each local partner's service region (see individual competition links for details). Both teams and individuals may participate, with different prize allocations. A teacher must be identified for each submission.
PRIZE DETAILS
Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists, regardless of team or individual submissions. A total of three cash awards will be announced each competition. Winning teams and their teacher will be notified of their win via email after the Round 2 live pitch. Cash prizes to teams will be split between all participating team members listed on the VentureDash roster at the time of the competition.
1ST PLACE
$1,000 - Team
$500 - Individual
2ND PLACE
$750 - Team
$375 - Individual
3RD PLACE
$500 - Team
$250 - Individual
COMPETITION DETAILS
Each competition will have two rounds. Round 1 includes a Business Model Canvas submission and a 90-second elevator pitch, submitted via the VentureDash platform. Upon internal review, 10 teams will be invited to compete in Round 2, a live pitch via Zoom to a panel of local judges.
ROUND 1:
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Complete a Business Model Canvas for your idea using the Co.Starters Canvas.
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Submit a 90-second Elevator Pitch via a YouTube or Vimeo link.
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Complete a Business Model Canvas for your idea using the Co.Starters Canvas.
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Submit a 90-second Elevator Pitch via a YouTube or Vimeo link.
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Only the Top 10 teams from Round 1 will compete in Round 2.
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Teams will pitch live via Zoom. to a panel of local judges, with a 5-minute pitch and 3-minute Q&A.
ROUND 2:
TEACHER INCENTIVES
Students aren't the only winners! The teacher working with each of the winners will take home $500 for their classroom.
Door prizes and additional incentives for all participating teachers will be announced throughout the competition timeline.
UPCOMING EVENTS
To compete, find your local partner's host competition and register. Interested in competing but your local partner is not listed? Send us a message to confirm your eligibility.
RESOURCES
Check out the helpful resources below developed by the ESTEAM Project Team to assist you and your students in your pitch submission!
PORTAL TUTORIAL
A step-by-step guide to registering your team in the VentureDash platform
PREP SUPPORTS
Informational videos, articles, and examples for each of the required submissions in R1 & R2
LEARN2LAUNCH
A 10-lesson online course ready for use in the classroom and fully preparing students to pitch