The Diamond Challenge, a philanthropic education initiative by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, offers free open-access resources for students, educators, and entrepreneurship practitioners. Participation in the Diamond Challenge involves both learning from the pursuit of new ideas and the creation, submission, and presentation of original business and social venture concepts.
Competition
The Diamond Challenge
Closes:
January 16, 2025
Value:
Up to $12,000 USD
Offered by
Organisation:
The Diamond Challenge
Location:
All
Key Dates
Opens:
September 18, 2024
Closes:
January 16, 2025
Perks
Value:
Up to $12,000 USD
Number on offer:
3
Details:
Awards are given to the top three teams in both business innovation and social innovation tracks to advance their entrepreneurial journeys.
- 1st Place: $12,000
- 2nd Place: $8,000
- 3rd Place: $4,500
Topical prizes are also awarded to celebrate teams that exhibit expertise in specific areas.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility:
Any | Current Student
Study Level:
Middle School | Secondary School
Details:
- Teams must consist of 2-4 high school students aged 14-18 at the submission deadline.
- Each team is required to have one adult advisor aged 21 or older.
- While multiple advisors are allowed, only one can be included in the official team submission.
- Contact information, including email addresses, must be provided for all team members, including the adult advisor.
- Each student may participate on only one team and submit one concept per competition year.
Fields of Study
Business, Finance and Management
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