EMPOWERING INNOVATORS:
THE ULTIMATE HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE
The Diamond Challenge invites high school students worldwide to build solutions to solve problems they are passionate about and join a growing community of innovators and changemakers.
INFINITE POSSIBILITIES
Diamond Challenge unites young innovators from around the world through a common goal: innovation. Teams come together to pursue their passion, share ideas, and create the world they envision.
COMMUNITY
PASSION
CREATIVITY
UNLEASHING POTENTIAL
Each year teams with the most promising ideas are awarded prize funding to develop their venture or support higher education aspirations. Every participant has the opportunity to grow their network, gain valuable feedback, and discover future collaborations.
GRAND PRIZES
Awards are given to the top three teams in both business innovation, presented by CSC, and social innovation tracks to advance their entrepreneurial journeys.
1st Place: $12,000
2nd Place: $8,000
3rd Place: $4,500
TOPICAL PRIZES
Our topical prizes celebrate teams that exhibit expertise in specific areas.
From sustainability to technological innovation, we recognize the unique and the specialized.
The Delaware Solid Waste Authority Waste & Recycling Innovation Prize
Awarded to the teams that develop an advancement in the waste or recycling industry that fosters sustainability within both the community and the environment.
The Gore Innovation Excellence Prize
Awarded to the teams who best represent the application of technology to improving lives.
The Horn Equity Thru Entrepreneurship Prize
Awarded to the team with the greatest potential to advance social justice and equality of opportunity.
The Horn Entrepreneurship Global Prize
Awarded to the top global teams that demonstrate extraordinary entrepreneurship excellence and embody the true spirit of the Diamond Challenge.
CHANGEMAKERS. INNOVATORS. ENTREPRENEURS.
Everyoneโs journey is different.
Meet a few of the incredible Diamond Challenge alumni making a positive impact around theย world.
Sponsors
The Diamond Challenge expresses our deep gratitude for our sponsors for their invaluable support and generous contributions to empowering and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. The platform benefits from the expertise and experience of 2,000+ professionals who have served as mentors, judges, speakers and workshop leaders.
Paul & Linda McConnell Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative