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The i. Invest National Youth Business Competition is a program from the LifeSkills Foundation that funds young entrepreneurs aged 13 to 19 across the United States and Canada. Open to youth with a demonstrable product or service, the competition offers cash prizes, seed funding, and in-kind awards.
The program includes a co-sponsored Rising Startup Grant funded by i. Invest alum Marc Baghadjian, as well as a Louisiana Young Entrepreneurs Grant co-sponsored by PR Solutions LLC for Louisiana residents aged 13 to 19. Participants gain access to mentorship, investor connections, and business development resources through the national competition platform.
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i. Invest National Youth Business Competition Open to entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Canada, 13 - 19 years of age with a demonstrable product or service. Co-sponsored by i.
Invest Alum Marc Baghadjian. Louisiana Young Entrepreneurs Grant Open to entrepreneurs in the state of Louisiana, 13 - 19 years of age with a demonstrable product or service. Co-Sponsored by PR Solutions LLC.
Open to entrepreneurs 13 - 19 years of age with a demonstrable product or service in the US and Canada. Funded by LifeSkills Foundation. Up to $10,000 Cash & In-kind Prizes "The i.
Invest Business Competition was an amazing journey that helped us to learn, grow, and develop as young entrepreneurs and make an impact on the world through our health technology startup. Oftentimes, as high schoolers, the entrepreneurial journey seems tough and even impossible at times. But, the i.
Invest Competiton fueled our passions by providing us with invaluable connections, experiences, and opportunities." Karthik Ramu & Kushi Sethuram, AmityConnections The i. Invest National Youth Business Competition is designed to: Showcase the entrepreneurial spirit of the nation’s brightest young leaders.
Provide a venue for entrepreneurs, 13 - 19 years old, to test their business plan and pitching capabilities. Offer opportunities for entrepreneurs to earn seed funding and connect with investors and potential customers. Position entrepreneurs to collaborate with mentors and coaches on the development of viable business models.
Provide opportunities for entrepreneurs to win cash and in-kind prizes. i. Invest features an extensive list of competition judges and business mentors.
All of these professionals are experts in their respective fields and act as an incredible resource to young entrepreneurs. Sponsor ten or more youth entrepreneurs. Have a cash or in-kind prize created in your name.
Access to the i. Invest Innovation Database. Free admission to all virtual and live events.
Sponsor six or more youth entrepreneurs. Have a cash or in-kind prize created in your name. Access to the i.
Invest Innovation Database. Free admission to all virtual and live events. Sponsor one or more youth entrepreneurs.
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INVEST COMMUNITY DONOR $50 i. INVEST COMMUNITY DONOR $25 i. INVEST COMMUNITY DONOR $5 i.
INVEST COMMUNITY DONOR SPONSOR A YOUNG INNOVATOR COMPETE TODAY! i. INVEST NATIONAL YOUTH BUSINESS COMPETITION P.
O. BOX 296 Harvey, LA 70059 mjackson@i-investcompetition. com
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Entrepreneurs 13-19 years of age with a demonstrable product or service. Specific grants within the competition may have additional geographic eligibility (e. g. , Louisiana Young Entrepreneurs Grant). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (cash and in-kind prizes, seed funding) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.