Student business winners from around the country will compete in this annual challenge. Watch the top 3 present pitches to our VIP judges!
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, 47 regional challenge finalist businesses from around the country will compete in the nineteenth annual NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by the Citi Foundation and EY with support from PayPal and Santander, and with aspiring entrepreneurs’ travel sponsored in part by the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation.
The Challenge is one of NFTE’s signature events and our most high-profile business plan competition of the year. It culminates with the top 3 finalists competing in front of an invited audience and VIP judge panel, for a total of $18,000 in prizes.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and youth entrepreneur showcase at which guests will be able to meet, learn about, and even purchase products from our competitors.
Date
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Time
6:30 pm EDT Doors open; youth business expo and cocktail reception
7:30 pm EDT Final competition and awards ceremony
9:30 pm EDT program concludes
Who will be there?
- NFTE alumni, students, teachers and staff
- Key partners, supporters and volunteers
- Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, investors, and industry executives
The Times Center
242 West 41st Street
New York, NY 10018
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Presenting Sponsors
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US)
Citi Foundation