Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition 2026

The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is a virtual competition that attracts high school-aged entrepreneurs from around the world. Participants pitch their innovative business concepts to experienced entrepreneurs, receive feedback, join a community of like-minded students, and compete for cash prizes. The program provides entrepreneurial experience, helps with college applications, and emphasizes learning about blue ocean strategy.

Real entrepreneurial experience, feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs, a global community, and cash prizes for winners.

Open to high school students around the world.

Register for the competition (solo or with up to four teammates), identify a pressing problem or untapped market, create a blue ocean business idea, prepare a 5-minute video pitch, upload it to YouTube, and submit the link.