Competition
The Diamond Challenge is the catalyst that propels high school entrepreneurs to the next level through meaningful connections, resources and transformative feedback.
Join the World’s Top-Rated Entrepreneurship Competition
Experience the Diamond Challenge
The Diamond Challenge Difference
Differentiate yourself from your peers
Cultivate skillsets attractive to employers
Identify and pursue your passions
Build a life-long global support network
Prizes
Top prizes fund ideas and higher education scholarships. Finalists receive access to our Diamond Challenge Summit experience, automatic entry into our summer accelerator and accelerator scholarships. Semifinalists receive a cash prize of $250 and access to our Diamond Challenge Summit experience.
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1st place
$8,000
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2nd place
$4,000
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3rd place
$2,000
How It Works
Registration Opens
August 30, 2020
One person per team: Register for your entire team and find an adult advisor!
Read moreSubmissions Close
January 8, 2021
Submit your written concept narrative and pitch deck before the deadline!
Read moreSubmission Round One Virtual Judging
January 9, 2021
January 19 – January 26 2021 Online Diamond Challenge judges will score submissions to determine who moves on in the competition.
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