Decide if you want to enter by yourself or work with a group of 3 or fewer. It only takes 1 person to make a difference and teamwork can make the dream work. No wrong answers — just whatever feels best.
Unleash your inner inventor! What new products or solutions will make life better for folks around you? Jot ‘em down, pick your favorite and prepare to pitch.
Hop in front of the camera for 30-90 seconds and tell us all about your best idea. Keep it clear, creative and straight from you. Nothing fancy, y’know? Your words matter most, not the camera or editing quality.
Fill out this quick form by February 27th, 2026! (The form is where you upload your video and tell us a little bit about yourself.)
Kids and teens throughout the competition will win prizes with a total prize pool of $1M! In spring of 2026, you’ll find out if you move on to Round 2. Top video submissions will receive prizes, with larger prizes for finalists as they advance.
Whether you win or not, take a second (or one million) to celebrate. Sharing your awesome ideas is a huge accomplishment. Be proud! Official finalists are invited to an epic award ceremony in June 2026, happening in Flint, Michigan. Those attending will receive coaching to strengthen their business plans or social solutions and present their pitches before judges and peers during live competitions.
Supported by funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and administered by NFTE in collaboration with VentureLab, YEI, the Afterschool Alliance and Collaborative Communications.
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