2025 Youth Startup & Innovation Pitch Competition

Join us to innovate, create, and shape the future!

Why Join?

Foster Innovation – Pitch your innovation or business idea.
Develop Skills – Gain experience in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and persuasion.
Judging Criteria: Innovation, feasibility, presentation, potential, and impact.
Winner Awards – 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Honorable Mention
✅  Potential research and mentorship opportunities post-event (in NJ area)
✅  Potential summer internship (in NJ area)
** Details of the winners’ conference (in August) will be announced.

** Hardcopy invitations for the awards ceremony will be mailed upon request to international attendees.

How It Works:

Submit a 3-5 min Video Pitch 👉here.
** You may use any style and any tool to create your video.
** Submissions close on July 31st or once 100 entries are received—whichever comes first!

Who Can Join:

Eligibility:  Students in Grades 8 or higher | Students in Grades 7 or lower (two pools).
Participation: Students may enter as individuals or as part of a team of 2–3 members.
Submission Limit: Only one submission per student or team is allowed.

Questions or Donations? Contact: mycc.sub@gmail.com