Application Deadline:December 17th 2018
The Diamond Challenge is run by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware to empower the next generation to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Eligibility
Students
If you want to participate, you must be a high school student in 9-12 grade/form.
Free to Compete
The Diamond Challenge is a completely free competition to high school students all around the world.
prizes
Semifinalists receive an invitation to travel to the University of Delaware to compete in the semifinal round. Top prizes include additional funding that may be used to support the team’s idea or serve as a scholarship to attend any school in the world.
Semifinalists are awarded an in-kind $5000 package that includes tickets to the Summit, hotel accommodations for up to three nights, meals during the conference, and access to speakers, mentors and innovators.
The Diamond Challenge is not responsible for covering any costs associated with traveling to or from the Summit. Semifinalists must identify the necessary funding to and from the Summit in order to attend.
1st Place
A prize package worth over $16,000, including the in-kind $5,000 semifinalist package
2
2nd Place
A prize package worth over $12,000, including the in-kind $5,000 semifinalist package
3
3rd Place
A prize package worth over $8,500, including the in-kind $5,000 semifinalist package
Diamond Challenge Schedule
August 31
2018
Submissions Open
One person per team: Register for your entire team and find an advisor!
December 17
2018
Submissions Close
Submit your written concept and pitch deck before the deadline!
January 11
2019
Virtual Judging
Online Diamond Challenge judges will review participant submissions and determine who moves on in the competition. Participants will be notified if you they are invited to pitch after virtual judging concludes.
February 1 – March 10
2019
Pitching Round
Judges will score invited virtual participant video pitches and live pitches to determine who becomes a semifinalist.
April 13 – 15
2019
Diamond Challenge Summit
Semifinalists pitch live at the University of Delaware during the culminating event. Students, educators, and supporters from all around the world come together to engage with entrepreneurship education through mentoring sessions, workshops, pop-up challenges, speakers, panels, and more during our three-day global conference.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Diamond Challenge entrepreneurship competition 2019