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Challenge Announcements & Releases

See all press releases, including one for semifinalists in each state here.

Press Release: Top student ideas win grand prizes in Mott Million Dollar Challenge
June 17, 2026

Press Release: K‑12 youth from across the country to pitch bold ideas in Flint at the Mott Million Dollar Challenge finals
May 7, 2026

Announcement: 5,300+ young people share bold ideas: 1,500 submissions advance in Round 1 of the Mott Million Dollar Challenge
April 9, 2026

Press Release: Mott Million Dollar Challenge invites next generation to lead with bold ideas
February 3, 2026

All Stories
A brother’s recovery inspires student to create an award-winning app | Carlisle Mosquito | September 2, 2026
SDA students’ pant hem guard is semifinalist in national pitch competition | San Diego Tribune | August 4, 2026
Young entrepreneurs create, connect and grow through the Mott Million Dollar Challenge | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | July 22, 2026
Student presents in front of a large screen
Mentor Shore student takes business idea to Mott Million Dollar Challenge | The News Herald | July 18, 2026
Student uses a clicker to change slides during a presentation
Weatherford teen wins fourth in national idea-pitching contest; Tracy takes $8,000 for college fund | Weatherford Democrat | July 8, 2026
Two students present next to a large monitor
Local high school students take AI startup to $1 million national pitch challenge | Forsyth County News | July 5, 2026
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9-year-old entrepreneur joins Good Day Columbus | ABC6 | July 3, 2026
Video thumbnail of a segment on Talk Pittsburgh CBS News
Mott Million Dollar Challenge | Talk Pittsburgh CBS News | July 2, 2026
Life Lessons Take St. Raphael Student to National Stage | The Willager Newspaper | June 26, 2026
Video thumbnail of a segment on Mid-Michigan Now 25 Fox 66
Young entrepreneurs from across the country pitch their ideas for the chance to win money | Mid-Michigan Now | June 17, 2026
Innovative Young Minds Shine at Mott Million Dollar Challenge Event | Third News | June 17, 2026
A student speaks into a microphone on stage
Young Innovators Shine in Mott Million Dollar Challenge | Investors Hangout | June 17, 2026
Students stand in front of the US Capitol Building
Ridgewood team seeks top prize in Mott Million Dollar Challenge | Coshocton Tribune | June 16, 2026
Young entrepreneurs win big at Flint's Mott Million Dollar Challenge | ABC 12 News | June 16, 2026
Stuffed animals, reusing plastics and pitching ideas | Plastic News | June 12, 2026
Two Virginia students selected as semifinalists in Mott Million Dollar Challenge | Sangamon Sun | June 10, 2026
Sayreville Third Grader Named Semifinalist in National Mott Million Dollar Challenge | Tapinto Raritan Bay | June 8, 2026
Young entrepreneurs set sights on Flint as Mott Million Dollar Challenge enters final phase | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | May 21, 2026