2022 Diamond Challenge Summit: Back in Person with Greater Impact
The Diamond Challenge, an entrepreneurship competition for high school students from around the world, recently concluded its three-day Summit from April 21-23, 2022. The Summit marked the culmination of the Diamond Challenge’s year-long program, where students...

Convergent vs. Divergent Thinking
One of the most important aspects of being an entrepreneur is being able to solve problems. However, not all entrepreneurs understand the two facets of the idea generation process: convergent and divergent thinking. Check out this article from SAB member Sophia Oh learn more about these two forms of thinking and how you can apply them to your entrepreneurial ventures!

Alumnus Michael Wiciak Develops Eros Aerial
Ever since he was a kid, Michael Wiciak had always loved flying drones. However, when he realized how limited and expensive the drones he purchased were, he set out on a mission to create his own. Check out SAB Sophia Oh’s article on Michael’s amazing venture here!

SAB Story: SustainABLE Start – Distributing Care Packages to NYC’s Homeless
Here at the Diamond Challenge, we are always looking for inspiring stories of how teen entrepreneurs everywhere are changing the world for the better. Chloe Trujillo, one of our Social Innovation track semifinalists, has been hard at work managing her nonprofit with fellow teammates to build and distribute care packages to New York City’s homeless population. Check out SAB Sophia Oh’s article on Chloe’s amazing organization here!

SAB Story: Why Join Diamond Challenge?
In this stirring article, SAB member Toluwalase Oseni provides some great insight into what makes the Diamond Challenge a unique entrepreneurship competition, and the numerous advantages and resources that it provides for high-schoolers everywhere. Check out his article here to truly understand the answer to the big question: Why join Diamond Challenge?

SAB Story: Do I Need a Team, and Why?
As you prepare for your Diamond Challenge submission, you may be wondering why we require all participants to form teams. Check out this article by SAB member Sophia Oh to see what the benefits of working on a team are!

In Hindsight: The World Shaping Diamonds
This holiday season, our team has been highlighting our amazing student community and sharing stories of how they’re changing the world. But with the unprecedented twists and turns that 2020 has brought to us all, it's become clear that these experiences have also...

SAB Story: Financing Your Venture
Are you struggling with finding ways to finance your business or social venture? If so, you’re not alone. Though it may be challenging for high school entrepreneurs, SAB member Sophia Oh has some awesome tips on how to make your ideas a reality. Check out her article here!

Diamonds Change the World
________________________________________________________________________________________ This holiday season, our team is highlighting our amazing student community and sharing stories of how they’re changing the world. Diamond Challenge alums, partners and supporters...

Meet Jottle: A Platform for Enhanced Note-taking
With rates of online and hybrid schooling increasing worldwide, many students face accelerated challenges learning in a virtual environment. Student Advisory Board Member Sophia Oh introduces us to Jottle, a website-based platform that aids students in taking easy, interactive, and memorable notes.

Diamond Challenge is Ground Zero for Empowered Entrepreneurs
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, when was the first time you knew business or entrepreneurship was for you? For thousands of students around the world, Diamond Challenge serves as “ground zero” for their entrepreneurship journey. Check out SAB member Ashley Lin’s inspiring article on how the Diamond Challenge is empowering entrepreneurs everywhere!

Diamond Challenge Topical Prize Feature: The Responsible STEM Innovation Prize Winners!
Check out our 2020 Diamond Challenge Topical Prize Winners for The Responsible STEM Innovation Prize!

Diamond Challenge Finalist Feature: Social Innovation Winners!
Check out our 2020 Diamond Challenge Social Innovation Winners!

Diamond Challenge Finalist Feature: Business Innovation Winners!
Check out our 2020 Diamond Challenge Business Innovation Track Winners!

Reflecting on the Diamond Challenge with our Digital Marketing Intern
This year’s Diamond Challenge Summit may not have been one of the most conventional of ceremonies, but it certainly was one filled with unexpected silver linings. Read on for some reflections on this year by our digital marketing intern Grace Zhang!

Topical Prize Feature: The Chemours Prize for Responsible STEM Innovation
Check out one of this year’s Topical Prizes: The Chemours Prize for Responsible STEM Innovation

Diamond Challenge 2020 Summit Keynote Speaker Feature: Mitchell Kick
We are so excited to introduce one of this year’s Diamond Challenge 2020 Summit Keynote Speakers: Mitchell Kick!

Diamond Challenge 2020 Summit Keynote Speaker Feature: Hazel Jennings
We are so excited to introduce one of this year’s Diamond Challenge 2020 Summit Keynote Speakers: Hazel Jennings!

Topical Prize Feature: SAP Experience Management Award
Check out one of this year’s Topical Prizes: the SAP Experience Management Award!

Topical Prize Feature: The Gore Innovation Excellence Award
By: Grace Zhang | February 6, 2020 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Started as a concept in 2019, Topical Prize Awards recognize Diamond Challenge semifinalist teams that have...

Exploring New Territories: (Virtual) Summit 2020
At times like these, we find ourselves traversing new territory. When we realized that the writing was proverbially on the wall regarding our ability to host the 2020 Diamond Challenge Summit on the University of Delaware campus, our team never once questioned whether...

How Technology is Changing Marketing
Technology is rapidly changing just about every industry in the global economy. Since marketing is the string that connects each and every one of those industries, you can safely bet that technology will change marketing to the same, if not greater, extent.

Why Upcoming Entrepreneurs Should Learn to Code
You’ve heard it before and you’re about to hear it again: everybody should know how to code! Whether you’re working in agriculture, zoology, or anything in between, you need to know how to work with technology. As more software pops up across industries, that means knowing how to code!

Meet Vedavyas Jampanaboyana, An Entrepreneur Connecting Students Around The Globe!
Many young entrepreneurs have a lot of big ideas, but struggle to find the right guidance to make them a reality. Once entrepreneur Vedavyas Jampanaboyana observed this prevalent problem within the youth, he knew he had to do something to help. Along with his co-founder Reuben Reeves, they created the Global Innovation and Youth Leaders Summit (GIYLS), a non-profit platform dedicated to creating opportunities and connecting youth around the globe to solve real world issues. Check out his feature here!

An International Student Climbing The Diamond Challenge Ladder
In terms of the Diamond Challenge, Levan Jaliashvili has done it all: from competitor to online judge to team advisor, he has truly expanded his horizons as an entrepreneur. But how did he first hear about our competition? And where did his passion for entrepreneurship first originate? Check out this Diamond Challenge feature by our Student Advisory Board member Ashley Lin to find out!

Elliot from Australia is Launching Ideas for People and the Planet
Check out this amazing feature on Elliot Connor, the 16-year-old changemaker and conservationist from Sydney, Australia looking to re-imagine conservation via community projects!

Diamond Challenge Top 20 Highlight: AloeAid
Burns are a common injury that can be quite painful, as well as expensive to treat. Co-founders Akshaj Jois and Siddhant Bhat immediately saw the need for a product that proved economically accessible while also serving as medical treatment. After combining their skills and inspirations, the idea for AloeAid, a novel bandage for burn victims, was born.
Diamond Challenge Top 20 Feature: Privasee
A simple action such as clicking on a website can extract so much data from one’s personal database, not to mention the constant surveillance and tracking patterns that feed into their databases. Privasee was developed specifically to combat these insecurities, with its design as a web-browser extension that provides features such as: privacy grades to help assess how private your information is on a certain website, tracker blocking, in-site data protection, and ad-blocking. The team entered Diamond Challenge 2019 with their noteworthy concept, ultimately finishing in the top 20 placing teams.

Diamond Challenge Feature: Don’t Underestimate the Student Entrepreneurs in Your Community!
You should never underestimate someone by their age, least of all students who are passionate about entrepreneurship. Check out this article by current Student Advisory Board members Ashley Lin and Palitha Reddy for their thoughts on Student Entrepreneurship!

Diamond Challenge Feature: Sarah Lee
For many students, the summer signals a time of relaxation and growth where they have the chance to engage in a variety of educational opportunities to prepare them for upcoming school year. However, not all individuals have the means to participate in an enriching summer experience and can be burdened with a huge disadvantage compared to their peers. Sarah Lee, a former Diamond Challenge participant and Student Advisory Board member, is seeking to combat this inequality in her home country of South Korea through her non-profit, student-led high school organization “Bridge Publisher”. Read on to find out more about this amazing venture!

Diamond Challenge Feature: Meet the Diamond Challenge Coordinators!
The Diamond Challenge is the world’s largest entrepreneurship competition for high-schoolers that is an international feat of planning and organization. But have you ever wondered who is working tirelessly behind the scenes to make the Diamond Challenge a reality? Read on to find out!

10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The Diamond Challenge
The Diamond Challenge has always been a catalyst that propels high school entrepreneurs to the next level through transformative feedback, meaningful connections and resources. Check out these 10 facts that you might not have known about the world’s top-rated global entrepreneurship competition for high school students!

Diamond Challenge Highlight: Gen2Gen
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2019 finalist team, Gen2Gen. Learn about their business concept and how their experience with Diamond Challenge helped reaffirm their goals.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: SOBROS
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2019 finalist team, SOBROS. Learn about their business concept and how their experience with Diamond Challenge helped reaffirm their goals.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: The Oil Magnet
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2019 finalist team, The Oil Magnet. Learn about their business concept and how their experience with Diamond Challenge helped reaffirm their goals.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: Natrion
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2019 finalist team, Natrion. Learn about their business concept and how their experience with Diamond Challenge helped reaffirm their goals.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: Optiglass
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2019 finalist team, Optiglass. Learn about their business concept and how their experience with Diamond Challenge helped reaffirm their goals.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: MatchMeds
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2019 finalist team, MatchMeds. Learn about their business concept and how their experience with Diamond Challenge helped reaffirm their goals.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: BACVision
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2019 finalist team, BACVision. Learn about their business concept and how their experience with Diamond Challenge helped reaffirm their goals.

From Diamond Challenge to Venture for America
We caught up with Devon O’Dwyer, Diamond Challenge 2014 alumna and Georgetown graduate! Learn more about her post-graduation plans and how Diamond Challenge helped prepare her for a successful career.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: Tara Balu
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2018 semifinalist, Tara Balu, to hear about her latest venture, current successes, and how the Diamond Challenge has prepared her for the future.

Alex from Athens and Entrepreneurs All Around the World
Our Student Advisory Board caught up with Alexandros Mavridis, Diamond Challenge participant in Greece. Learn more about what inspired him as a young entrepreneur and what his plans for the future are!

Diamond Challenge Highlight: Raylin Xu
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2014 winner, Raylin Xu, to hear about her latest venture, current successes, and how the Diamond Challenge has prepared her for the future.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: Noel McDonald
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2018 finalist, Noel McDonald, to hear about his latest venture, current successes, and how the Diamond Challenge has prepared him for the future.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: Ishan Kasat
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2018 winner, Ishan Kasat, to hear about his latest venture, current successes, and how the Diamond Challenge has prepared him for the future.

Diamond Challenge Highlight: Nicole Birkner
We caught up with Diamond Challenge 2016 finalist, Nicole Birkner, to hear about her latest venture, current successes, and how the Diamond Challenge has prepared her for the future.

Diamond Challenge Pakistan Winners: 2016
Our partners in Diamond Challenge Pakistan hosted their preliminary rounds at the Girls High School “Hala” in February. Nine teams from 9th and 10th grades competed.
Do you share an “entrepreneurial mindset”?
See why the Diamond Challenge is a special community for young entrepreneurs like you!
These Organizations are Turning Teens into Social Entrepreneurs
So many amazing teens submit their ideas for social impact to the Diamond Challenge each year. We want to see them all succeed. From additional challenges to camps, here are some opportunities combining design thinking and compassion.
Alumna and Ambassador, Miracle Olatunji, Credits Her Entrepreneurial Passion to Participating in Diamond Challenge
Miracle Olatunji, Diamond Challenge alumna and ambassador, was invited to share her story on The Delaware Way news show.
Next Gen Summit Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
We caught up with Next Gen Summit co-founder Dylan Gambardella at the 2018 Diamond Challenge Summit, where he shared his thoughts on being a young entrepreneur.
ETI is Solving the Cultural Assimilation Problem for Teen Immigrants
Valentina Maza and Tatiana Romero are students at William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware. The pair participated in the 2018 Diamond Challenge with their concept ETI, Education in Times of Immigration,
Why You Can’t Say No to YES!
The Inspiration. We are hosting two incredible keynote speakers, Haile Thomas and Justin Lafazan. Thomas, 16, is a Jamaican-American youth health activist, motivational speaker, teen vegan chef and the youngest certified health coach.
2017 Diamond Challenge: Here’s What Happened So Far
Diamond Challenge Moldova held its semifinal round on Saturday, January 28, at the Dreamups Innovation Campus. Teams pitched their ideas for both the Social Venture and Business Concept tracks.
Virtual Track Semifinalist Teams Announced!
We are excited to announce the semifinalist teams for this year’s Business Concept and Social Venture Virtual Tracks! These teams are invited travel to the University of Delaware to pitch in this year’s semifinal round on April 6.

4 Insanely Cool Entrepreneurs Under 18
We love a good success story. In celebration of young entrepreneurs, we’ve regularly shared incredible startup stories on Facebook and Instagram. Here’s a roundup of four of the most impressive people in business.
Diamond Challenge Team Highlight: Women Leaders of Tomorrow
One goal of the Diamond Challenge is to encourage the integration of entrepreneurship into high school classrooms. We are happy to hear that the Fontbonne Hall Academy (FHA) of Brooklyn, New York is doing exactly this.
Meet the 2017 Student Ambassadors!
17 students from all over the world join this year’s lineup The Diamond Challenge team is excited to introduce the 2017 Diamond Challenge Student Ambassador team!
Young entrepreneurs partner with large company
Former University of Delaware Diamond Challenge finalists Shreyas Parab and Sriram Hathwar have a new partnership focused on developing their online study tool, Spell for Success.
Registration for DC 2017 Open
Registration is open for the 2017 Diamond Challenge! “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”-Wayne Gretzky, NHL Hall of Famer is right. Now’s your chance to take your shot! Dream big. Work hard. Have fun.

Youth Entrepreneurship Summit & Diamond Challenge Final Round
The 2016 Diamond Challenge final round came to fruition during the second annual Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES!) at the University of Delaware, also broadcast live thanks to Capital One.
Business Concept Competition Semifinal Round Results & Globechangers Bootcamp
On April 14th, 2016, fifteen teams of high school entrepreneurs representing five US states and six countries competed in the semifinal round of the business concept track of the Diamond Challenge.
Diamond Challenge Moldova: 2016 Winners!
The winners of Diamond Challenge Moldova have been selected! Congratulations to Healthy Spray, ARTA Gallery, and Inside Math for taking the top three spots in last month’s round of judging. Inside Math, a team comprised of three students, won third place. They pitched...
Diamond Challenge in Georgia: A 2016 Success
This year, 39 students making up 12 teams took part in the preliminary rounds of Diamond Challenge Georgia 2016! Congratulations to the business concept team, Tushurai, who has been selected to move on and pitch at the semi-final round of the Business Concept...
The Moment You’ve Been Waiting for: Social Venture Finalists
Diamond Challenge is thrilled to announce our Social Venture Finalists! From February 17-24, we held public voting to see who you all thought was most worthy of taking their concept to the next step. The votes were combined with the team's written concept and video...
1000+ High School Students from 22 Countries Compete in 2016 Diamond Challenge
More than 1000 high school students from around the globe are working together in teams to conceive and pitch ideas for new business concepts and social ventures as participants in the 2016 Diamond Challenge.

Submission Guidelines for 2016 Teams
The best preliminary round business concept submissions will tell a compelling story that provides a number of key components that are highlighted through the Ideas to Action and Venturing for Good curriculum videos. Below you will find a list of the components to...
Example Project Timeline-5 Week Schedule
Happy Holidays to our wonderful entrepreneurial community! We have a special gift for this year's Diamond Challenge teams: an example timeline that your team could use to stay on schedule! Don't forget that submissions are due January 18th! Enjoy and break some new...
Catapult Incubator Partnership
More big news from Diamond Challenge HQ! Today we’re announcing our partnership with Catapult Incubator, a business and social venture development program designed for high school students. They have decided to donate a total of $10,000 in scholarship money to be...
Welcome to Mentoring 2.0!
Big news! We're very excited to announce our new online mentoring program for Diamond Challenge 2016 participants. Our new platform works to connect teams with entrepreneurs and entrepreneurially-minded professionals from around the world. What you will gain from our...
Jefferson Awards Foundation Partnership
The Diamond Challenge is excited to announce our new partnership with the Jefferson Awards Foundation, America’s most prestigious and long-standing organization dedicated to cultivating and celebrating public service! JAF was founded in 1972 by Sam Beard, Jacqueline...
Registration Now Open for $50,000 High School Entrepreneurship Competition
The University of Delaware Horn Program in Entrepreneurship announces the opening of registration for the 2016 Diamond Challenge for High School Entrepreneurs.
