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Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
Mode
Online
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
Free
Duration
less than 35 minutes for mini-course, under 5 minutes for pitch preparation, plus time for idea development and refinement
About This Opportunity
The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is a premier global virtual pitch competition designed for high school students. It provides a unique platform to explore innovative business strategies and foster entrepreneurial thinking. Participants will learn to develop and present novel business concepts, inspiring them to create groundbreaking solutions for real-world challenges.
This competition is open to high school students aged 14-18, regardless of their academic background. Participants can compete individually or in teams of up to five students. The competition is entirely online, making it accessible to students across India and around the world.
Engaging in this competition offers significant benefits, including the opportunity to gain real-world entrepreneurial experience and receive valuable feedback from seasoned business professionals. Top performers can win cash prizes, and all participants receive certificates that enhance their college applications and academic profiles. It's an excellent way to develop critical skills in business idea generation, pitching, and effective communication.
Participants will delve into the fundamentals of Blue Ocean Strategy, learning key concepts such as the Strategy Canvas, Three Tiers of Noncustomers, Buyer Utility Map, and the Eliminate-Reduce-Raise-Create Grid. The competition includes an online mini-course, taking less than 35 minutes to complete, which provides a certificate of completion in Blue Ocean concepts. This unique focus on a proven business methodology sets this competition apart.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 14 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
This competition is open to high school students aged 14-18 globally, including all states and cities across India. Participants must be currently enrolled in high school and complete the mandatory online Blue Ocean Mini-Course. Submissions must be original video pitches in English. Both individual and team participation are welcomed.
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Benefits
- Cash prizes for top performers, including regional and People's Choice awards.
- Certificates of participation and outstanding achievement.
- Opportunity to gain real entrepreneurial experience.
- Enhances college applications and academic profiles.
- Receive valuable feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs and business executives.
- Develop essential skills in business idea development, pitching, and communication.
- Learn and apply world-class Blue Ocean Strategy concepts.
- Join a global community of like-minded student entrepreneurs.
- Schools can win monetary awards and recognition for supporting student entrepreneurship.
- $1,000 cash prize for 1st place, with additional prizes for 2nd, 3rd, People's Choice, and regional winners.
Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
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