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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 Diamondย Challenge.

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AMISA

Organization:ย 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).ย  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.

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  • Competition Track: Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Virtual
  • Pitch Event Date:ย February 26, 2025
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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 beneficiariesโ€™ 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.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: In-personย 
  • Pitch Event Date: March 15, 2025
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Canada

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.ย 

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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: March 1, 2025
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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.ย 

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  • Competition Track: Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-personย 
  • Pitch Event Date: February 22, 2025
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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.ย 

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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 2, 2025
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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.ย 

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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: In-personย 
  • Pitch Event Date: March 9, 2025
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Greece

Organization:ย  The American College of Greece

Location: Athens, Greece
ABOUT
The American College of Greece (ACG) is a non-profitย three-unit educational institution consisting of Pierceย (1,400 middle and secondary school students), Dereeย (3,500 university undergraduates and graduates), andย Alba (700 graduate business school students). Pierce isย a Greek, selective, private, co-educational day school,ย accredited and regulated by the Ministry of Education,ย with a Gymnasium (grades 7-9) and Lyceum (grades 10-ย 12). It is only one of the three private schools granted theย equivalence status to Greek public schools. Instruction isย in Greek and English, but all students are Greek or Greekย dual-nationals and culminate their secondary education byย sitting for the PanHellenic university entrance exams andย if in the International Baccalaureate, the Diploma examsย and PanHellenic equivalency exams.
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  • Competition Track: Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-personย 
  • Pitch Event Date: February 22, 2025
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Guatemala

Organization: Instituto Guatemalteco Americano (IGA)

Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
ABOUT
Instituto Guatemalteco Americano (IGA โ€“ 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.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Virtual
  • Pitch Event Date: February 27, 2025
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  • Name: Geraldina Avila Sasvin
  • Email: pavila@iga.edu
  • Phone: 24225555 EXT. 806
Haiti

Organization: CEDEL Haiti

Location: Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
ABOUT
The Haitian Entrepreneurship and Leadership Center (Cedel Haiti) is an organiation created to address the widespread unemployment and lack of jobs in Haiti. Despite Haitiโ€™s prevailing image as a country that lacks many resources, there isย  entrepreneurial talent in Haiti that has not been surfaced or supported. Cedel Haiti has put entrepreneurship and innovation on Haitiโ€™s agenda and has changed the narrative about Haiti.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: March 8, 2025
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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.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: February 25, 2025
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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.

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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 1, 2025
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Liberia
Organization: YONER Liberia

Location: Paynesville, Liberia

ABOUT
YONER Liberiaโ€™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 โ€“ โ€œGiving Back to our Community Action Initiativeโ€ and โ€œEntrepreneurship Education Initiativeโ€. Together, these projects have empowered over 50,000 youth and children affected by Liberiaโ€™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.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: In-personย 
  • Pitch Event Date: March 2, 2025
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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 educatorsโ€™ professional competencies, studentsโ€™ skill sets and schoolsโ€™ 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.
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  • Competition Track: Social Innovation
  • Event Type:ย Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date:ย February 20, 2025
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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.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date:ย February 27, 2025
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Panama

Organization: International School of Panama ย 

Location: Panama City, Panama
ABOUT
International School of Panamaย (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.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person event
  • Pitch Event Date: February 22, 2025
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Republic of Georgia

Organization: Education and Management Team (EMT)

Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
ABOUT
LTD โ€œEducation and Management Teamโ€ (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:ย Trainings and educational services โ€“ as clubs;ย Assistance of organizations and individuals for improving the management process;ย Organizational and personal development;
Interchange and education programs;ย Corporate orders;ย Tourist services;ย Local and international camps.
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  • Competition Track: Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-personย 
  • Pitch Event Date: February 21, 2025
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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!

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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: Hybrid (Virtual & In-person)
  • Pitch Event Date: March 7, 2025
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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 acres in Los Olivos, California, United States, which is in the Santa Ynez Valley, 35 miles from Santa Barbara. It was founded in 1957, by Tony Dunn under the name “The Valley School.” Dunn School practices the whole student education, sometimes referred to as holistic education, a movement that seeks to engage all aspects of the learner, including mind, body and spirit. Dunn teaches its five core values: emotional wellness, physical readiness, intellectual growth, social responsibility and moral courage. The school comprises a middle school, which serves 75-day students in grades 6โ€“8, and an upper school (grades 9โ€“12). Approximately 60% of the 175 upper school students board in on-campus dormitories. Total school enrollment is 250 students.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-personย 
  • Pitch Event Date: March 1, 2025
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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.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type: In-personย 
  • Pitch Event Date: March 1, 2025
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Organization: Tower Hill School

Location: Wilmington, Delaware

ABOUT

By combining personal challenge with individual support, Tower Hill is a college-preparatory school committed to building in students a foundation for lifelong learning. Tower Hill believes that diversity in all aspects of school life broadens and enhances the educational experience. In keeping with our mottoย Multa Bene Factaโ€”Many Things Done Wellโ€”the school provides a rigorous and exhilarating program, engaging students in a variety of educational endeavors, while allowing them to develop their individual strengths and pursue their passions.

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  • Competition Track:ย Business Innovation and Social Innovation
  • Event Type:ย In-person
  • Pitch Event Date: March 8, 2025
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  • Name:ย Doug Poskitt
  • Email: dposkitt@towerhill.org
  • Phone:ย 302-575-0550 EXT. 276

Organization: Sam Houston State Universityย 

Location: The Woodlands, Texas
ABOUT
SHSU has a campus in The Woodlands, Texas, which is one of the fastest growing cities in the USA, and the entrepreneurial spirit is a major contributor to that growth. Participation as a Diamond Challenge sponsor is an opportunity to spread the entrepreneurial message to high schools and the public throughout the Southeast Texas region.
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  • Competition Track: Business Innovation
  • Event Type: In-person
  • Pitch Event Date:ย March 8, 2025
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