PITCH EVENT PARTNERS

Global Collaboration

Every year, the Diamond Challenge collaborates with exceptional organizations worldwide, aiming to empower high school entrepreneurs. Discover the global network of partners that contribute to the success of the Diamond Challenge.

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AMISA
Organization: American International Schools in the Americas
ABOUT
In 2021 the Association of American Schools in South America (AASSA) changed its name to the American International Schools in the Americas (AMISA).  AMISA formed in 1961 and was formally founded in the U.S. in 1977 as a non-profit 501(C) 3 association: to discover and develop ways and means for improving understanding through international education; to improve upon the quality of teaching and learning in Association schools; to facilitate communication and cooperative action between and among all Association schools; and to facilitate cooperative action with national, state, local or non-governmental agencies in the field of international education.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Virtual
  • Pitch Event Date: February 25, 2026
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Armenia
Organization: Dilijan Community Center
Location: Dilijan, Armenia
ABOUT
Dilijan Community Center is implementing 5 clusters of programs (education, information, culture, professional development, initiatives) to support the local population, the main objectives of which are as follows: To create in the Community Center an integrated platform for contemporary and open educational methods to stimulate beneficiaries’ aspirations towards knowledge and self-development. To form an active group of Dilijan residents (long-time residents and newcomers) who are motivated to develop society, who set goals to improve the quality of life in the Dilijan city, and who take the responsibility to implement planned activities for positive change.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 7, 2026
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Bermuda

Organization: Saltus Grammar School

Location: Hamilton, Bermuda

ABOUT
Since 1888, Saltus Grammar School has earned a reputation as one of Bermuda’s most progressive private schools. Today we are a fully co-educational school for students from ages 4-18. From our youngest learners to our graduating students, we place students at the centre of their learning.
We are an accredited member of Canadian Accredited Independent Schools (CAIS), New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC), and pre-certified as a British Columbia (BC) Offshore School. Academic rigour combined with a personalised approach to learning that is responsive to the individual learning styles of students ensures that our students have the future-ready skills to be successful in the world beyond our doors.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: February 26, 2026 
Contact Information
  • Name: Allwyn Bryner
  • Email: allwyn.bryner@saltus.bm
  • Phone: 
Canada

Organization: Youth Leadership and Innovation Initiative

Location: Toronto, Canada

ABOUT

Youth Leadership and Innovation Initiative was incorporated in California USA and the sister organization Western Youth Leadership and Innovation Initiatives was registed in BC Canada. Our non-profit society has been dedicated to serving the communities of Canada and the United States since its inception in 2014. Through our programs and initiatives, we inspire young people to realize their full potential, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and vision they need to become effective leaders and innovative problem-solvers. Through our years of service, we have witnessed countless success stories and transformations, as young leaders have emerged, ideas have flourished, and communities have thrived. Youth Leadership and Innovation Initiatives is not just an organization; it’s a catalyst for change, a source of inspiration, and a beacon of hope for a brighter future.

Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: March 7, 2026
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Organization: Youth Leadership and Innovation Initiative
Location: Vancouver, Canada
ABOUT
Youth Leadership and Innovation Initiative was incorporated in California USA and the sister organization Western Youth Leadership and Innovation Initiatives was registed in BC Canada. Our non-profit society has been dedicated to serving the communities of Canada and the United States since its inception in 2014. Through our programs and initiatives, we inspire young people to realize their full potential, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and vision they need to become effective leaders and innovative problem-solvers. Through our years of service, we have witnessed countless success stories and transformations, as young leaders have emerged, ideas have flourished, and communities have thrived. Youth Leadership and Innovation Initiatives is not just an organization; it’s a catalyst for change, a source of inspiration, and a beacon of hope for a brighter future.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: March 8, 2026
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China
Organization: Headway! Academy
Location: Beijing, China
ABOUT
HeadWay! Academy provides educational consulting services to high school students in China, introducing meaningful educational programs and competitions in the US. We aim to offer opportunities to the youth to encourage them to care about the community and contribute to social progress.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 7, 2026
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Organization: Headway! Academy
Location: Nanjing, China
ABOUT
HeadWay! Academy provides educational consulting services to high school students in China, introducing meaningful educational programs and competitions in the US. We aim to offer opportunities to the youth to encourage them to care about the community and contribute to social progress.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 8, 2026
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Organization: Headway! Academy
Location: Shenzhen, China
ABOUT
HeadWay! Academy provides educational consulting services to high school students in China, introducing meaningful educational programs and competitions in the US. We aim to offer opportunities to the youth to encourage them to care about the community and contribute to social progress.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 1, 2026
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Greece
Organization:  The American College of Greece
Location: Athens, Greece
ABOUT
The American College of Greece (ACG) is a non-profit three-unit educational institution consisting of Pierce (1,400 middle and secondary school students), Deree (3,500 university undergraduates and graduates), and Alba (700 graduate business school students). Pierce is a Greek, selective, private, co-educational day school, accredited and regulated by the Ministry of Education, with a Gymnasium (grades 7-9) and Lyceum (grades 10- 12). It is only one of the three private schools granted the equivalence status to Greek public schools. Instruction is in Greek and English, but all students are Greek or Greek dual-nationals and culminate their secondary education by sitting for the PanHellenic university entrance exams and if in the International Baccalaureate, the Diploma exams and PanHellenic equivalency exams.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: February 18, 2026
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Guatemala
Organization: Instituto Guatemalteco Americano (IGA)
Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
ABOUT
Instituto Guatemalteco Americano (IGA – the Guatemalan American Institute) is the only Guatemalan American binational institution in the country. We are responsible for promoting the cultures of Guatemala and the United States of America as well as for promoting understanding and exchange among our peoples through model education programs and the use of advanced technology. Founded in 1945, we have 75 years of experience educating students, offering several professional development programs, and opening the door to international educational opportunities for countless students. Our mission is to be a leader in English language instruction.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Virtual
  • Pitch Event Date: February 27, 2026
Contact Information
  • Name: Geraldina Avila Sasvin
  • Email: pavila@iga.edu
  • Phone: 24225555 EXT. 806

Haiti

Organization: CEDEL Haiti

Location: Port-Au-Prince

ABOUT

The Diamond Challenge Haiti is a national component of a global entrepreneurship competition for high school students, organized in Haiti by CEDEL Haiti, to help young entrepreneurs develop and pitch innovative business or social venture ideas. Haitian students aged 14-18 can participate, and winning teams represent Haiti in the international finals, receiving support to turn their visions into reality.

Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: TBD
  • Pitch Event Date: TBD
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India
Organization: Chitkara International School
Location: Chandigarh, India
ABOUT
Chitkara International School (CIS), ventured into school education in the year 2004 under the aegis of Chitkara Educational Trust. The school is a pioneering initiative in providing world class education in Chandigarh. CIS is centered around the lives of children and dedicated to the development of their intellect and character. Excellence, courage and integrity are the three fundamental qualities that underpin Chitkara Education.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: February 11, 2026
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Japan
Organization: Seisen International School
Location: Tokyo, Japan
ABOUT
Seisen International School provides many opportunities for students to engage in their own interests outside of the classroom. One of these interests is in entrepreneurship and research, which is where the Diamond Challenge comes into partnership with Seisen and their love of research and empowering students to create solutions for our ever-changing world.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 7, 2026
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Liberia
Organization: YONER Liberia
Location: Paynesville, Liberia
ABOUT
YONER Liberia’s mission is to undertake actions that nurture and build honest and able leaders to become self-reliant and agents of positive change within their communities. Since 2008, YONER Liberia has designed and implemented several innovative projects through its two Flagship Programs – “Giving Back to our Community Action Initiative” and “Entrepreneurship Education Initiative”. Together, these projects have empowered over 50,000 youth and children affected by Liberia’s civil war. Additionally, since 2016, the organization has recruited, incubated and supported more than 5,000 high school and university students in five counties to learn and apply science, social entrepreneurship skills, and technology to their lives and to solve problems.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 1, 2026
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Nigeria
Organization: TedPrime Hub
Location: Abeokuta, Nigeria
ABOUT
TedPrime Hub, Nigeria was established to provide and promote qualitative, equitable and inclusive education ecosystem through innovation, technology and best practices to support educators’ professional competencies, students’ skill sets and schools’ development, infrastructure and innovation that would position the education sector of Nigeria as a strong force and catalyst to national and global development. Ted Prime Hub Nigeria partners with governments, corporate and multinational organizations as well as diplomatic missions in promoting strong ties and bilateral relations between Nigeria and the rest of the world by leveraging on education, digital divide and youth development through training, exchange programs, capacity development and synergies.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: February 26, 2026 
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Organization: House of Diamond Community Initiative
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
ABOUT
House of Diamond Community Initiative is a youth capacity development organization. We equip teens and young girls with relevant life-long skills to become productive global citizens. Since 2009, we have been in the forefront of bringing entrepreneurship education to secondary schools through our innovative programs and our aim among others is to build a community of skilled and economic active generation of youths and women.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: February 16, 2026
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Panama
Organization: International School of Panama  
Location: Panama City, Panama
ABOUT
International School of Panama (ISP) is the only non-profit, independent international school in the country and is known for its academic excellence and cultural diversity. ISP is nonsectarian, enjoys a vibrant and inclusive community of over 40 citizenships, and offers a college preparatory program from early childhood to 12th grade. The school has been in operation for over 40 years and is an IB World School accredited by COGNIA. Our mission is to inspire and challenge every learner to reach their full potential and become curious, independent, and compassionate citizens of the world.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation 
  • Event Type: In-person event
  • Pitch Event Date: February 28, 2026
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Republic of Georgia

Organization: Team of Education and Management (TEAM)

Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
ABOUT
LTD “Education and Management Team” (EMT) was founded in 2011 based on accumulated experience in SIQA since 1999.
The organization brings together specialists with high competence on national and international level in the fields of formal and non-formal education, youth and adult education. The organization is engaged in the following activities: Trainings and educational services – as clubs; Assistance of organizations and individuals for improving the management process; Organizational and personal development;
Interchange and education programs; Corporate orders; Tourist services; Local and international camps.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: February 13, 2026
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Sweden
Organization: NTI Secondary School
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
ABOUT
Welcome to NTI Handelsgymnasiet Gothenburg! With us you will find the finance program and the sales and service program. On both of our programs, you get to develop important entrepreneurial skills such as collaboration, communication and coming up with sustainable business ideas. The first year starts with smaller projects and at the end of your education you get to create your own UF company (Young Enterprise). You learn a lot about economics, trade and innovation thinking. You also learn to use the professional digital tools within the industry. When you choose the Handelsgymnasiet, you will be well equipped for the future!
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: March 6, 2026
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USA
Organization: Dunn School
Location: Los Olivos, California
ABOUT
Dunn School is a private, independent, boarding and day school for grades 6-12 located on 55 rural acres near Santa Barbara, California. The Robert W. Jurgensen Entrepreneurship Program is a nationally recognized, signature program of the school. Students in the RWJ Entrepreneurship Program can engage in over seven years of programming, take eight unique classes, and compile over 1,100 hours of business education. The RWJ Entrepreneurship program is unique in its hands-on approach that allows students to run their own businesses and solve real world problems. Student business ventures generate over $60,000 in annual revenues and their student-managed investment account is nearing a half a million dollars. Dunn is proud to collaborate with the University of Delaware and Horn Entrepreneurship as an EntreX lab school as well as a Diamond Challenge pitch partner site.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 7, 2026
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Organization: The Masters School
Location: Dobbs Ferry, New York
ABOUT
Founded in 1877, the Masters School is an independent boarding and day college-preparatory school. The school sits on 96 acres overlooking the Hudson River and is approximately 40 minutes by train from Grand Central Station.
Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 7, 2026
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Organization: University of Delaware

Location: Newark, Delaware

ABOUT

Horn Entrepreneurship’s youth programming sparks passions in high school students around the world and inspires them to put their ideas into action. This programming also empowers K-12 educators to infuse their classrooms with creativity, design-thinking, passion, leadership and entrepreneurship. Horn Entrepreneurship serves as the creative engine for entrepreneurship education and advancement at UD. Built and actively supported by successful entrepreneurs, Horn Entrepreneurship empowers aspiring innovators as they pursue new ideas for a better world. Horn helps students gain knowledge, skills, firsthand experiences, and connections needed to realize their potential and successfully adapt to rapid change. Horn is committed to supporting student success and cultivating a lifelong community of collaboration, connections and impact. 

Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: February 21, 2026
Contact Information
  • Name: Maggie Nelson
  • Email: info@diamondchallenge.org
  • Phone: 302-831-4965

Organization: Battle Ground Academy

Location: Franklin, Tennessee

ABOUT

Battle Ground Academy is an engaging, dynamic independent pre-K3 through 12th grade school located in Franklin, Tenn., serving all of Williamson County and much of greater Nashville. An educational leader in the area for 135 years, BGA offers academic challenge, ignites intellectual vigor, and develops integrity, honesty, and character in our students. Entrepreneurial concepts and thinking are a schoolwide focus, and beginning in ninth grade, students may choose to be part of our four-year Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. We take pride in being the first secondary school in the nation to offer such a program. In this environment, we aim to help students become self-reliant and creative thinkers. We also encourage teamwork and problem-solving. Here, students are encouraged to embrace the idea that failure is a stepping stone to success, learn to adapt to changing circumstances, and build the kind of resilience needed to launch their own ventures.

Pitch Event Information
  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 7, 2026
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