NFTE Mid-Atlantic congratulates Hannah Russell from Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy for winning first place in the regional competition. Second-place went to Tationna Pack from Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy. In third place was Misbah Sifat. The runners up were Helena Sandoval and Mia Paredes-Cabrera.

Carter Lawson of Francis Scott Key Elementary Middle School in Baltimore is taking his idea for Odorase—a non-toxic, lightly scented odor eliminator—to New York in October. He won first place in the NFTE Capital Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Second went to Rommie Hooper for Compel Comics and third to Jkahi Booker for Photo Rely.

For 36 years, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has brought the power of entrepreneurship to students wherever they are and regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, family income or special needs. NFTE stands steadfast for inclusion and equity alongside our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ educators, students, staff, and volunteers.

Well done to the winners of NFTE’s annual Midwest Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Kiaira Merrill of Missouri’s Saint Louis Science Center and founder of KiaKoutur is the winner. Second place went to Malachi Davis and Ivan Walker with Nokki, and in third place was Lacey Muñoz-Swedberg with StudyLair.

Bravo to the winners of NFTE’s annual West Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Taking first place was Saket Pathak with InclusifyIQ. Second place went to Damian Jimenez with AutoVantage, and the third-place winner was Amy Wu with Feminetic.

Congratulations to the winners of NFTE’s annual Southeast Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. First place goes to Sasha Stoppi with Noodlepudding, second place to Sarai Umansor Morales with Fiery, and third place to Demi McKinley with Piwich Pro.