Competition · Hybrid · New York, NY (U.S. National Showcase)

NFTE Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase

Open to international students
Selective

About

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) runs a multi-stage pitch-competition series in which students who complete an NFTE entrepreneurship course develop and pitch an original business idea, advancing from local and regional showcases to the U.S. National Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase and, for the top team, the Global Finals against winners from NFTE's international network. Finalists can win seed capital to launch or grow a business or fund their education.

What you can win

Seed capital and scholarship prizes for top-placing student entrepreneurs at national and global finals.

Who can apply

International students: Can apply

What it takes

PortfolioNeeded
EssayNot needed
Recommendation lettersNot needed
InterviewNot needed

Details

Format: Hybrid
Where: New York, NY (U.S. National Showcase)
How competitive: Selective

Deadlines

U.S. Challenge Semifinals (New York, NY)Nov 18, 2026
Global Finals (New York, NY)Nov 19, 2026