Full Description

The INNOSpark Pitch Competition is a global virtual pitch competition organized by INNOSpark for high school students worldwide. Taking place in April 2026, the competition gives students the opportunity to pitch a business, nonprofit, social venture, or passion project to industry mentors and judges, gain global exposure, and compete for a $10,000 total prize pool.

Participants can apply with or without an existing startup, and the competition is 100% free. Selected finalists will pitch live during a virtual event and receive feedback, mentorship, and prizes.

Key Dates

• Applications Open: March 1, 2026

• Submission Deadline: April 4, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

• Top 15 Finalists Announced: April 11, 2026

• Live Pitch Event & Winners Announced: April 18, 2026

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be high school students (any grade).

• Be from any country worldwide.

• Apply solo or in teams of up to 4 members.

• Pitch a business, nonprofit, social venture, or passion project.

• Submit original work created specifically for this competition.

Financial Aid / Cost

• Free to enter (100% free).

Prizes

• 1st Place:

  • $1,500 cash

  • 6-month Replit Core subscription ($480)

  • Notion subscription ($240)

• 2nd Place:

  • $1,000 cash

  • 3-month Replit Core subscription ($240)

  • Notion subscription ($240)

• 3rd Place:

  • $500 cash

  • 2-month Replit Core subscription ($160)

  • Notion subscription ($240)

• Top 15 Finalists:

  • 1-month Replit Core subscription ($80)

Special regional prizes may be available for teams in select Canadian cities.

Benefits

• Global virtual pitching experience.

• Feedback from entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors.

• Cash prizes and startup tools subscriptions.

• Exposure through INNOSpark’s network and social media.

• Skill development in entrepreneurship, storytelling, and execution.

How to Apply

1. Complete the online submission form.

2. Submit a video pitch (maximum 5 minutes).

3. Optional but recommended: pitch deck.

4. Shortlisted teams will be invited to pitch live during the final event.

Submission Requirements

• A 5-minute video pitch (max).

• Optional slide deck.

• Pitch must cover:

  • The problem

  • The solution & venture

  • Personal story

  • The ask (feedback, mentorship, funding, etc.)