The School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology is hosting a High School Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Video Pitch Competition. This is an exciting opportunity for young innovators to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and creative ideas in business and artificial intelligence. This competition is designed to inspire and empower high school students to think critically, innovate and develop solutions that can shape the future. Objectives:
- Encourage Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation among high school students by providing a platform to pitch their unique business ideas integrating AI technology.
- Develop Skills: Enhance students' skills in entrepreneurship, business planning and technological application.
- Recognize Talent: Identify and celebrate the talents and innovative ideas of young entrepreneurs.
Eligibility:
- Open to all high school students (grades 9-11) currently enrolled in public, private or homeschool programs.
Competition Structure:
- Video Submission: Each participant will create a two-to- three-minute-long video presenting their business idea. The video pitch should include the problem being addressed, the proposed solution, the role of AI in the solution, market analysis and potential business impact.
- Deadline: Videos must be submitted by March 1, 2025
Judging Criteria:
- Innovation and Creativity: Originality and uniqueness of the business idea.
- Application of AI: Effective and innovative use of AI technology in the proposed solution.
- Feasibility: Practicality and viability of the business idea.
- Presentation Skills: Clarity, persuasiveness and overall quality of the video pitch.
- Business Impact: Potential impact on the market and scalability of the business idea.
Evaluation Process:
- A panel of judges consisting of Stevens faculty, staff and alumni.
- Winners will be selected and announced by April 1, 2025.
Prizes:
- First Place - $500.00
- Second Place - $250.00
- Third Place - $100.00
Additional Benefits:
- No charge for entering the competition and all participants will receive a certificate of completion.
- All participants can add this competition to their future college applications.
Important Dates:
- Registration Deadline: February 15, 2025
- Video Submission Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Finalist Announcement: April 1, 2025
How to Enter:
- All participants must register online and upload video here by March 1, 2025
- Please visit our website for competition updates at https://www.stevens.edu/school-business/programs-for-high-school-students
Join us in this exciting journey to innovate, create and shape the future with your groundbreaking ideas!
If you have additional questions, please contact Lindsay Hartelius at lharteli@stevens.edu.
