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DIAMOND Challenge
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 9–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Approximately 9 months (academic year)
About This Opportunity
The Diamond Challenge is a prestigious global entrepreneurship competition for high school students, organized by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware. It provides a unique platform for young minds to explore their entrepreneurial spirit by developing and presenting original business or social venture concepts. The competition offers free resources, including a comprehensive curriculum, to guide participants through the entrepreneurial process from problem discovery to pitching their ideas.
Participants form teams and choose between two tracks: Business Innovation, focused on solving customer problems and generating revenue, or Social Innovation, aimed at addressing societal or environmental issues for positive impact. The challenge emphasizes experiential learning, encouraging students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and gain firsthand experience in creating scalable solutions. It's designed to unleash creativity and promote purposeful entrepreneurial action.
Beyond the competition, the Diamond Challenge fosters a global community of like-minded peers, mentors, and industry professionals. Finalists are invited to the Limitless World Summit, a multi-day event that offers networking opportunities, workshops, and presentations from world-class speakers, further enhancing their entrepreneurial journey and providing pathways to higher education.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 9–12
- Age Range
- 14 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to high school students aged 14-18 globally. Participants must be enrolled in a high school/secondary education program and form teams of 2-4 students with an adult advisor (21+). Each student can submit one concept per year. Concepts must be original and not have generated over $100,000 in revenue.
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Benefits
- Opportunity to win a share of a $100,000 prize pool for venture development or higher education.
- Access to a free, comprehensive entrepreneurship curriculum and resources.
- Develop essential skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and public speaking.
- Connect with a global network of peers, mentors, and business professionals.
- Gain real-world experience in developing and pitching innovative business or social ideas.
- Receive valuable feedback on submissions from practicing entrepreneurs and community leaders.
- Invitation to the exclusive Limitless World Summit for finalists, offering networking and mentorship.
- Potential to earn college credit through the University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship program.
- Receive certificates of recognition for participation and achievement.
- Opportunity to win a share of a $100,000 prize pool, with top teams receiving $12,000 in startup capital.
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Difficulty: Advanced
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