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 […]

Daring to Dream: Halogen’s 10-year Collaboration with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship

Halogen alumnus Xavier Tan exemplifies the global impact of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and the life-changing results that come from igniting entrepreneurial thinking in youth and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.

This year marks a remarkable milestone for NFTE’s Global Innovation Network member, Halogen, as they celebrate a decade of fueling innovation and change through NFTE. The theme for this celebration is Daring to Dream.

Interact with NFTE’s 2025 Global Report

On Nov. 7, 2025, Youth Entrepreneurship Day, NFTE launched a global report to highlight the promise and potential of youth entrepreneurs around the world. As the report led by the NFTE Global team notes, entrepreneurship is no longer a niche or optional endeavor, it is a vital pathway to equip the next generation with the […]

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 […]

NFTE Summer BizCamps Empower the Next Generation of Innovators

BizCamps are made possible with support from EY, MetLife Foundation, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Mott Foundation, and PayPal. NEW YORK, NY (July 29, 2025) — The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to launch its annual summer BizCamp programs with generous support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), MetLife […]

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 […]

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, […]