NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase

NFTE's youth pitch competition, now called the Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase, is for students ages 13 to 22 in NFTE programs. Students advance from local to regional and national rounds to pitch their ventures to judges, and all take part in workshops and coaching.

Offered by NFTE. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Entrepreneurship, Business

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (nationwide).
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase

When is the NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase free?

Yes. NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase is free to take part in.

Who can apply to NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (nationwide). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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