About Championship

A premier global entrepreneurship contest for high-school teams (ages 14–18) to turn innovative business or social ideas into ventures. Teams of 2–4 students (plus one adult mentor) submit a written concept and a 60-second video; finalists pitch live (in-person or virtual) at local events and at the Limitless World Summit. The 2026 cycle opens 17 Sep 2025 and closes 15 Jan 2026, with finalists named in March and the summit in late April 2026. Over $100,000 in prizes is awarded (e.g. First Place: $12k, Second Place: $8k, Third Place: $4.5k for top teams), plus special topical awards. Run by Univ. of Delaware’s Horn Entrepreneurship, Diamond Challenge has engaged tens of thousands of students worldwide and disbursed $322K+ to youth ventures. For details, see the official Diamond Challenge site.

• Eligibility: High school teams (ages 14–18) worldwide (2–4 students + adult advisor).

• Format: Online concept submission (narrative + video), then live or virtual pitch rounds culminating in a global summit.

• Tentative Dates: 2026 registration opens Sept 17, 2025; submission deadline Jan 15, 2026; finalists announced Mar 9, 2026; Summit 23–24 Apr 2026.

• Prizes: Part of a $100K+ pool for example, 1st place $12,000, 2nd place $8,000, 3rd place $4,500 in each track. Additional awards for special themes (sustainability, tech innovation, etc.).

• Facts: Founded 2012; thousands of teens from 5 continents compete; 2,000+ mentors/judges; 2025 winners published online.

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We’ve got you covered with our very own live GPT!

• Guidance: We’ll walk you through planning your championship step by step.

• Preparation: Get the support you need to train and be ready to compete.

• Team Formation: Don’t have a team yet? We’ll help you build one!

Join now and take the first step toward victory!