2026 Youth Entrepreneurs' Business Plan Competition

Total $2,500

Description

2026 Youth Entrepreneurs' Business Plan Competition

(tentatively scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026)

*participants can attend the competition in person, or virtually via Zoom.

From Think Tank to Shark Tank

Join us and Create and Pitch your Business!

Now enrolling teens in middle and high school

Entrepreneurship is a proven way to ignite a teen’s creativity, curiosity, and innovative spirit. Register today for an activity-based program that builds life, academic, and personal skills while helping teens ideate and create a business and pitch.

At the conclusion of the program, these young entrepreneurs will be prepared to pitch at Project ECHO's Youth Entrepreneurs' Business Plan Competition

for cash start-up funds.

Participants will also receive a Certificate of Accomplishment, and an excellent experience to refer to on college admission essays and applications.

Overview of Training Program:

Embark on a transformative entrepreneurial journey through 'Launching ECHO,' an immersive 10-week program presented by HS2 Academy in collaboration with Project ECHO. This program follows a coordinated curriculum intended for budding entrepreneurs to ideate a business and dive into all of the operations of creating, researching, developing, prototyping, and marketing a business. In addition, students will understand the financial investment needed to launch a business and calculate future income, expenses, and profits.

Students will create a full pitch deck and written business plan and will pitch (Shark Tank-Style) at the High School Entrepreneurs' Business Plan Competition.

By enrolling in 'Launching ECHO,' not only do participants acquire the knowledge and experience to launch their ventures, but they also enhance their college applications and resumes. This program provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and set the stage for a successful entrepreneurial journey, guided by the transformative philosophy of Project ECHO. Join 'Launching ECHO' and embrace the path to becoming a dynamic and empowered business leader with the support and expertise of Project ECHO.

Instructor:

Paul Silver, Entrepreneur-In-Residence at TechNexus Venture Collaborative, boasts a diverse background spanning three decades. With a legal foundation, he transitioned into brand management and marketing, playing a pivotal role in transforming Pacific Cycle into the largest US bicycle producer. As CEO of Basswood Group, he provided essential capital and operational solutions to Silicon Valley start-ups. A former transactional attorney, he counseled tech ventures to IPO during the Dot-Com Era. Beyond business, Paul has served in policy, negotiation, and finance advisory roles for two US Presidential Administrations, including COP 15 (Copenhagen) in 2009. A board member, investor, and advisor, he holds degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Program Details (Online):

March 28 to May 30, 2026

Every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM(PST)

The Business Plan Competition is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026, at California State University Dominguez Hills in Los Angeles, CA, from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM PT. (All participants are encouraged to attend in person, but for those who can not attend, they will be able to present through the Zoom platform.)

Tuition: $2400 + $100 one time registration fee (HS2 Student $2000)

2026 Youth Entrepreneurs' Business Plan Competition

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