A Shark Tank-style pitch competition run by the Tobin College of Business at St. John's University, where high school students present business ideas alone or in teams of up to three. Each team is paired with a St. John's business student mentor. Teams give a 3-minute expo-style pitch, the top 5 then pitch to expert judges with Q&A, and the 2026 event in March awarded $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 to the top three.
Offered by St. John's University Tobin College of Business. Competition for high school students in Queens, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Business
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. High School Pitch Competition is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Queens, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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