Mott Million Dollar Challenge Semifinalists

More than 5,300 young people from across the country shared over 3,700 ideas in the Mott Million Dollar Challenge. From their entries, 1,500 submissions were selected as Round 1 winners, and the kids and teens behind 60 semifinalist submissions competed at a live national event in Flint, Michigan, in June 2026.

 

These 82 young entrepreneurs from 22 states were selected from thousands of students to compete in the semifinal round of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition for kids and teens. Their bold ideas range from new products designed to spark creativity and connection to solutions focused on clean energy, health and everyday challenges. Check out the semifinalists here!