NFTE Launches AI-Powered Entrepreneurship Program for Homeschool and School Choice Learners
New “Next Level Startup” Program Provides Flexible, Future-Ready Learning with Real-World Application and National Recognition Opportunities NEW YORK, NY (July 1, 2025) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global nonprofit that activates the entrepreneurial mindset in young people, is proud to announce the launch of Next Level Startup: Make AI Your Cofounder, a […]
June 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Insights from NFTE’s World Series of Innovation
We’re excited to share our newest NFTE Nexus policy brief: “Insights from the World Series of Innovation: Challenge-Based Learning in Action.” This brief highlights powerful lessons emerging from the World Series of Innovation (WSI), NFTE’s global innovation challenge that invites young people—ages 5 to 24—to tackle real-world problems aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals […]
NFTE Expands Partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation to Empower Young Entrepreneurs
NEW YORK, NY (June 25, 2025) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation. Initially launched at the 2024 NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala, this collaboration is dedicated to equipping young people with the entrepreneurial skills and mindset they need to thrive […]
New York City Student Wins NFTE Mid-Atlantic Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Students win $3,750 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals New York, NY (June 16, 2025) – Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named six local student businesses as the winners of its annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The young entrepreneurs distinguished themselves through innovative business ideas, […]
Providence Student Wins NFTE New England Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Students win $3,000 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals Boston, MA (June 3, 2025) – Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named four local student businesses as the winners of its annual New England Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The young entrepreneurs distinguished themselves through innovative business ideas, […]
Los Angeles Student Wins NFTE West Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Students win $3,500 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals Los Angeles, CA (May 31, 2025) – Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named five local student businesses as the winners of its annual West Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The young entrepreneurs distinguished themselves through innovative business ideas, […]
May 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: A Unified Voice for Youth Entrepreneurship
Our latest NFTE Nexus policy brief is focused on A Unified Voice for Youth Entrepreneurship: National Coalition Takes to Capitol Hill. In April 2025, NFTE joined with BUILD.org, NAF, the CAPS Network, Project Lead The Way, The Possible Zone, Virtual Enterprises International, and American Student Assistance® (ASA) to advocate in Washington, D.C. for elevating entrepreneurship education […]
Maryland Student Wins NFTE Capital Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Students win $3,000 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals Washington, DC (May 28, 2025) – Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named four local student businesses as the winners of its annual Capital Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The young entrepreneurs distinguished themselves through innovative business ideas, which […]
Chicago Student Wins NFTE Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Students win $3,550 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals Chicago, IL (May 20, 2025) – Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named six local student businesses as the winners of its annual Midwest Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The young entrepreneurs distinguished themselves through innovative business ideas, which […]
Grand Prairie Students Win NFTE South Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Students win $3,200 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals Dallas, TX (May 16, 2025) – Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named five local student businesses as the winners of its annual South Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, hosted by Comerica Bank. The young entrepreneurs distinguished themselves through […]
