Pitch it to Win it! Competition
Jacobson Institute University of Iowa
Iowa City
Business, Management and Administration // Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
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Description
Pitch an idea for a business or product and compete for cash prizes.

PITCH IT TO WIN IT
To encourage the entrepreneurial mindset in youth, the Jacobson Institute sponsors the Innovator Competition each fall and spring. This investment in the future of entrepreneurship provides high school innovators with financial support and feedback from successful entrepreneurs.

Who can compete?
The competition is for ANY high school student in grades 9-12. Students don't need a background or course work in business to compete. They just need motivation, passion and a good idea!
Competition Project
Competition Parameters:
CASH PRIZES Winners are awarded a combined total of $3,000 in seed capital to take their idea, product or business to the next level. 1st Place: $1,500 2nd Place: $1,000 3rd Place: $500 IMPORTANT DATES Innovator Competitions take place every fall and spring. Deadlines and dates can be found at: https://jacobsoninstitute.org/innovator-competition
Deliverables
Students will come up with a product idea or business proposal.
Hours Commitment
A few weeks
Type
No business involvement
Grade Level
High School (9-12)
Academic Domain
Career & Technical Education
Math
Computer Science
Science
Use the information and resources listed here to get involved.