Register and submit your entry for the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition. It is free, online with exciting prizes!
About the Competition
If you’re a high school student with a groundbreaking business idea, the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is your chance to shine! As the largest and most prestigious virtual business competition for high schoolers worldwide, it provides an incredible platform to:
- Pitch innovative business ideas to real entrepreneurs
- Compete for thousands in cash prizes
- Join a global community of young entrepreneurs
- Develop skills that colleges and future employers value
Global Competition
What started in Maryland in 2014 as a small local competition has grown into a worldwide movement. Inspired by Chan Kim and Rene Mauborgne’s Blue Ocean Strategy, this competition teaches students how to create new market spaces rather than competing in crowded industries.
In 2022-2023, the competition saw:
- 5,209 participants
- 1,700 schools
- Students from 146 countries
- Representation from 46 US states
From Ireland to Uganda, Japan to Australia, young entrepreneurs from every continent have participated, making this a truly global event.
Why This Competition Matters?
Today’s economy is driven by entrepreneurs. The competition prepares students to think creatively and solve real-world problems by:
- Encouraging job creation: 75% of new jobs each year come from entrepreneurs.
- Bridging the employment gap: 4 out of 5 college grads struggle to find jobs, making self-employment a valuable skill.
- Filling the entrepreneurship education gap: While 72% of high school students want to start a business, 62% never receive formal training.
What Makes Blue Ocean Different?
Unlike other business competitions, the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is:
- Free: Open to all students, regardless of background.
- Hands-on Learning: Develop a 5-minute pitch for a blue ocean business idea that’s innovative and stands apart.
- World-Class Training: Gain access to Blue Ocean Strategy tools taught at top business schools worldwide.
- Practical Experience: Over 4,400 students have taken the Blue Ocean Mini-Course to turn their ideas into viable businesses.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register through this link.
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