Global Nonprofit NFTE Announces Winners of First-Ever “Imagination League” in World Series of Innovation
Young innovators (ages 5-12) propose solutions to sustainable development goal-focused challenges NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 18, 2025) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) — in partnership with Aramco, the Citi Foundation, and MetLife Foundation — proudly announces the winners of the Imagination League of the World Series of Innovation (WSI). Since 2009, NFTE’s annual WSI […]
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Announces 80 Finalists for World Series of Innovation’s Impact League
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 7, 2025) —The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024-2025 World Series of Innovation (WSI) Impact League. This annual competition, presented by NFTE, Aramco, Citi Foundation and MetLife Foundation, provides young people ages 13 to 24 with the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions […]
Issa Odeh, 18, and Antony Saleh, 17, from Palestine win NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
The Water World founders competed against students from 10 countries to secure a $5,000 grand prize New York, NY, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Issa Odeh and Antony Saleh as the winners of its 2024 World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The annual competition showcases the incredible talent and […]
The White House Recognizes NFTE’s Youth Entrepreneurship Day on Nov. 15, 2024
Each year the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) calls for a global celebration of Youth Entrepreneurship Day during National Entrepreneurship Month in November. This day recognizes the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among young people. During the inaugural year, NFTE sought and received a Presidential letter from the Biden administration, as well as proclamations recognizing the […]
Remembering Our Founder, the late Steve Mariotti
Dear NFTE Family and Friends, It is with deep sadness that the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announces the loss of our dear founder and youth entrepreneurship education pioneer Steve Mariotti. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at age 71. He will be truly missed. As a former entrepreneur […]
Student from Los Angeles Urban League Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
U.S. Champion will compete at Nov. 21 NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange New York, NY, October 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Lucio Hightower-Rojas as the winner of its 2024 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge after three rounds of pitching in a high-stakes competition against […]
Young People from Around the World Invited to Create Innovative Solutions to SDG-focused Challenges
Innovators Ages 5-24 Have Until Dec. 8 to Enter NFTE’s World Series of Innovation: Win Prizes Valued at up to $1,500 NEW YORK, NY (Sept. 11, 2024) – Interested in solving some of the biggest challenges humanity faces? Starting today, young people ages 5 to 24 can compete for prizes in the annual World Series […]
2 Ways to Get Involved: Volunteer for October National Challenge, Nominate Deserving NFTE Alum for $500 Award
NFTE is counting down to the October 10, 2024, National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. There are two ways you can help us get ready for the big event in New York City:
New Jersey Student Wins NFTE Mid-Atlantic Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Students win $3,500 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals Philadelphia, PA, June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Global entrepreneurship education nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has named five local student businesses as the winners of its annual Mid-Atlantic Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. The young entrepreneurs distinguished themselves through innovative business […]
Baltimore Student Wins NFTE Capital Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Students win $3,000 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals Washington, DC, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 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 […]
