Students, Register Here!
Free to enter
Open to high school students worldwide
Enter alone or in a team of up to five
You don’t need an idea to start
Register first, then work out your idea with the Blue Ocean Mini-Course, yours as soon as you sign up.
What you get
Resources and templates to prepare your pitch, and a community of other students entering.
Prizes
Cash prizes for the top pitches and for a winner in every region, plus certificates for everyone who submits.
The deadline
Pitches are due February 21, 2027. Winners announced May 13.
Last year’s competition in numbers
Participants
Countries and territories
Schools
US states
What happens next
1
A welcome email arrives confirming your registration.
2
You get access to the Blue Ocean Mini-Course and the community.
3
Resources, deadline reminders and tips on how to win arrive in your inbox through the season.
The full rules and competition timeline are on the compete page.