Mott Million Dollar Challenge invites next generation to lead with bold ideas

FLINT, Mich., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its centennial celebration, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is funding the Mott Million Dollar Challenge, a national pitch competition for kids and teens. K-12 students in all 50 states can submit an innovative business idea or creative solution to a community issue for the chance to win a share of […]

NFTE Declares November 7 as Youth Entrepreneurship Day 

Join the global celebration of the next generation of entrepreneurs by hosting events, sharing stories, and supporting youth entrepreneurs The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to celebrate Nov. 7, 2025, as Youth Entrepreneurship Day, marking its third annual observance during National Entrepreneurship Month. First nationally recognized through a Presidential letter in 2023, Youth Entrepreneurship Day is a global observance celebrating the creativity, resilience, and innovation […]

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, […]

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 […]