Youth Business Venture Competition

August 15, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Stanford University, Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center

Join us for an exciting day of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership at Stanford University! The Youth Business Venture Competition brings together aspiring young entrepreneurs to develop and present innovative business ideas that address real-world challenges.

Students can participate in three different ways:

🏆 Compete – Pitch your business idea to judges and industry professionals for the opportunity to win cash prizes, receive valuable feedback, and showcase your creativity and entrepreneurial thinking. To apply, students will submit a 14-word business idea summary, a 5–6 minute pitch video or pitch deck, and a brief description of the problem and solution.

🤝 Volunteer – Gain hands-on leadership and event management experience by supporting competition operations, participant check-in, logistics, and event coordination while working alongside organizers and industry professionals.

🎟️ Join as an Audience – Watch student entrepreneurs present inspiring business ventures, learn how innovative ideas are transformed into real-world solutions, and experience the excitement of a live pitch competition at Stanford.

Whether you're ready to launch your own idea, build leadership experience, or simply be inspired by the next generation of innovators, there's a place for you at the Youth Business Venture Competition.