About Championship
The world’s largest virtual pitch contest for high-school entrepreneurs. Open globally, teams (up to 5 members) craft “blue ocean” business ideas addressing unmet needs. Each team records a 5-minute video pitch (with slides) and submits it online for judging. The 2026 competition is now open for registration; deadlines and finals details will be announced via the Blue Ocean site. Winners earn cash prizes (thousands of dollars) and school rewards. In 2025, a record 12,700+ students from 163 countries took part, underscoring its prestige and reach. Visit the official Blue Ocean Competition site for full info.
Eligibility: Any high-school student worldwide (13–18 years); form a team of up to 5 (including solo entries). No school or business prerequisites.
Format: 100% online. Teams research a “blue ocean” market opportunity and submit a 5-minute recorded pitch (with optional deck) for judges to review.
Tentative Dates: Registration for 2026 is open now. (2025 competition had prelims in spring with millions in prizes.)
Prizes: Significant cash awards (prizes for top teams and schools) and certificates. All finalists gain feedback and exposure.
Facts: Founded 2014; now held in over 100 countries. 2025 had 12,700+ students from 163 countries (including 139 top US STEM schools), up from 5,200 in 2023.
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