A free online pitch competition from the Jacobson Institute at the University of Iowa, held each fall and spring for high school students in grades 9-12 who are U.S. citizens or live in the U.S. or its territories. Students pitch an idea, product or business, and no business coursework is required. Winners share $3,000 in seed capital, with $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second and $500 for third.
Offered by University of Iowa Jacobson Institute. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-11-13.
Fields: Business
Info checked October 2026.
The deadline is November 13, 2026.
Yes. Innovator Competition is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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