The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is the world’s largest virtual entrepreneurship competition for high school students, designed to help young innovators turn real-world problems into original business ideas. The competition focuses on “blue ocean” thinking, creating new market spaces rather than competing in crowded industries.

Students from around the world are invited to participate either individually or in teams, gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, strategy, and pitching. All participants receive access to the Blue Ocean Mini-Course, which introduces essential business frameworks and tools to help structure and strengthen their ideas before submission.

Participants submit a 5-minute video pitch explaining their business idea, target market, and value proposition. Submissions go through multiple judging rounds, with top teams receiving global recognition, cash prizes, and certificates. The competition is fully online, making it accessible to students regardless of location.

📌 Quick Notes for Students

• Eligibility:
  Open to high school students worldwide (typically ages 14–18).

• Team Work:
  Compete solo or in teams of up to 5 students.

• Pitch Requirements:
  A 5-minute video pitch uploaded online, structured using the provided templates and hashtags.

• Awards:
  Cash prizes for top winners (including $1,000 for first place), People’s Choice and regional awards, plus official certificates.

• Benefits:
  Develop business and entrepreneurial thinking, improve pitching and communication skills, gain global exposure, and strengthen college and scholarship applications.