Submissions Are Open

The brackets are coming, and child entrepreneurs are officially invited to step into the spotlight.

Pitch Contest 2026 is a March Madness–style competition designed to help child entrepreneurs practice pitching, share their ideas, and build confidence in a real-world setting.

Whether your child already owns a business or is dreaming up their first idea, this contest is about courage, creativity, and learning by doing.

How to Submit

To enter, child entrepreneurs will submit a 60-second video pitch.

The pitch should include:

• The business they own or want to own
• What the business does or will do
• Why the idea matters to them

Videos do not need to be professional. A phone video is perfect. Clear audio, a quiet space, and staying under 60 seconds are what matter most.

Application Link

Submit your pitch here:
https://forms.gle/3S7mtsN2ymmX6H658

Submissions open February 15.

Important Dates

• February 15: Submissions open for the initial playoff round
• March 1: Top 16 selected by committee and announced on social media
• March: Public voting rounds
  • Voting runs Sunday–Saturday
  • A new bracket opens each Sunday
• April 1: Pitch Contest Champion announced

Prizes

The Pitch Contest Champion will receive exciting prizes, including:

• Double booth space at our April Children’s Business Fair
• Recognition across our platforms
• The opportunity to showcase their business in a bigger way

Additional prizes may be announced throughout the contest.

For Parents and Supporters

Pitch Contest 2026 is designed to be supportive, encouraging, and educational. Public voting is part of the experience, but the focus remains on helping child entrepreneurs grow confidence, communication skills, and self-belief.

We encourage families to cheer loudly, share respectfully, and celebrate every participant who has the courage to pitch.

Ready to Pitch?

Submissions are open now.

Have an idea?
Tell your story.
Take the shot.

Ignite. Empower. Lead.