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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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 6, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: Sofya Amirkhanyan
- Email: contact.us@dcc.am
- Phone: 374 77 725 237
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: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Yufeng Qin
- Email: contact@ylii.org
- Phone: 604-358-8827
- Instagram: @diamond_challenge_toronto
- X: @torontoDC
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: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Yufeng Qin
- Email: contact@ylii.org
- Phone: 604-358-8827
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: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Yin Chen
- Email: chenyin1115@foxmail.com
- WeChat: 449137614
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: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Yin Chen
- Email: chenyin1115@foxmail.com
- WeChat: 449137614
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: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Yin Chen
- Email: chenyin1115@foxmail.com
- WeChat: 449137614
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: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Michael Theodosopoulos
- Email: mtheodosopoulos@acg.edu
- Phone: 30-210-600-9800
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: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Geraldina Avila Sasvin
- Email: pavila@iga.edu
- Phone: 24225555 EXT. 806
- Name: Mariela García
- Email: amgarciab@iga.edu
- Phone: 24225555 EXT. 660
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: Hybrid (Virtual & In-Person)
- Pitch Event Date: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Yasmine Dume
- Email: Yasminedume@cedelhaiti.org
- Phone: 37249956
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: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Aasheesh Bhatnagar
- Email: aasheesh@chitkaraschool.in
- Phone: +8288023481
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: February 27, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: Ema Alatini
- Email: ealatini@seisen.com
- Phone: +81(0)3-3704-2661
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: February 21, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: Jarius Andrew Greaves
- Email: yonerliberia2008@gmail.com
- Phone: +231777287529
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 18, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: Ayodele Odeogbola
- Email: ayazfred@live.com
- Phone: +2348063529353
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: Virtual
- Pitch Event Date: February 25, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: Lucy Ekpenyong
- Email: houseofdiamondinitiative@gmail.com
- Phone: +2348085750689
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 and Social Innovation
- Event Type: In-Person
- Pitch Event Date: March 6, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: Bill Hatcher
- Email: bhatcher@isp.edu.pa
- Phone: +507 293-3000
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: TBA
Contact Information
- Name: Pavle Tvaliashvili
- Email: pavletvalia@gmail.com
- Phone: + 599556234
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: Social Innovation
- Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-Person)
- Pitch Event Date: March 5, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: Anna Robertsson
- Email: handelsgymnasietgbg@ntig.se
- Phone: 0046 31-106 020
USA
Organization: Dawson School
Location: Lafayette, Colorado
ABOUT
Dawson School is a private, K-12 college-preparatory school in Lafayette, Colorado, dedicated to the excellence of mind, body, and character. Set on 107 acres with views of the Flatirons, Dawson pairs small classes and deep faculty relationships with an ambitious education built around hands-on, experiential learning and a real commitment to entrepreneurship. Founded on Girard "Jerry" Henderson's belief that school should prepare students for the real world, not just for tests, Dawson gives students genuine opportunities to launch ideas and think like founders: Connections places Upper School students in real internships across Colorado's fastest-growing industries, Dawson Distinctions lets students pursue a capstone project in business and entrepreneurship as well as art, science, or civics, and Winterim turns the curriculum into a canyon, a company, or a cause for every K-12 student each year. Supported by a 25,000-square-foot Innovation Center with MakerSpace, Dawson is built for turning ideas into action.
Pitch Event Information
- Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
- Event Type: In-person
- Pitch Event Date: February 27, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: Jeff Ellenbogen
- Email: jellenbogen@dawsonschool.org
- Phone: 303-381-0782
- Name: Andrew Matranga
- Email: amatranga@dawsonschool.org
- Phone: 303-917-5017
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 6, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: John Chiodo
- Email: john.chiodo@mastersny.org
- Phone: 914-419-7991
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: TBA
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: February 27, 2027
Contact Information
- Name: Denise Eisenhauer
- Email: denise.eisenhauer@mybga.org
- Phone: (615) 794-3501
- Name: Nancy Baker
- Email: nancy.baker@mybga.org
- Phone: (615) 504-7955