INNOVATE Business Challenge | Humboldt County Office of Education

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What is INNOVATE?

INNOVATE! Business Challenge is a competition for high school-aged students to create ideas for new products and services and business startups. Five finalists pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, just like on “Shark Tank.” Grand prizes in the three-phase contest is $2,500, total awards around $9,000.

Phase I

Upload Your Video “Elevator Pitch”
Deadline: Friday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.

Phase 2

Answer 13 Business Concept Questions
Deadline: Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m.

Phase 3

Finalist Presentations and Awards Ceremony
Thursday, May 7 at 5 p.m.

Look for informational workshops coming to local high schools in December and January!

Contest Info & Overview

Get Involved! Learn About Volunteer Opportunities

2020 Finale Dinner

Thursday, May 7
Sequoia Conference Center

Event Contact

Karen Brooks
707-445-7563 | kbrooks@hcoe.org

INNOVATE! Partners