Pennsylvania
Greater Pittsburgh Youth Pitch Competition
Thursday, April 20
This youth entrepreneurship competition furthers the BUILD mission to arm our youth with real world experiences and skills. Students will be led through the human-centered design process to create and pitch their own business idea. Additionally, they’ll compete for cash prizes and a partner stipend. This competition will have teams from schools or community organizations across Greater Boston experience BUILD’s Design Challenge.
California
Be a Coach for LA/Bay Area BUILDFest!
Various Dates in Spring 2023
In less than two months, BUILD students will put their hard work on display as they present their business plans at BUILDFest! They need your help to get ready to take the big stage! Sign up for coaching sessions to help students refine their products and presentation skills. Then join us for BUILDFest to watch the top three teams go head-to-head for the grand prize!
BUILDFest Bay Area 2023
Friday, May 19
Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and Student Business Expo where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will be followed by a cocktail reception.
BUILDFest LA 2023
Tuesday, May 23
Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and Student Business Expo where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will be followed by a cocktail reception.
Boston
Greater Boston Youth Pitch Competition
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
BUILD.org is excited to announce our 2023 Greater Boston Youth Pitch Competition! This youth entrepreneurship competition furthers the BUILD mission to arm our youth with real world experiences and skills. Students will be led through the human-centered design process to create and pitch their own business idea. Additionally, they’ll compete for cash prizes and a partner stipend. This competition will have teams from schools or community organizations across Greater Boston experience BUILD’s Design Challenge.
BUILDFest Boston 2023
Wednesday, May 24
Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and Student Business Expo where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will be followed by a cocktail reception.
NYC
BUILDFest NYC 2023
Wednesday, May 31
Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and Student Business Expo where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will be followed by a cocktail reception.
DC
Be a Judge at DC's Idea Pitches
Various Dates in Spring 2023
Be a pitch judge/coach in Washington, D.C.! Choose any of our events to attend. Events are all in-person unless otherwise stated. Please check back regularly as events are added throughout the year. Students will pitch product ideas to collect feedback, flex their BUILD Spark Skills, and network!
BUILDFest Metro D.C. 2023
Thursday, June 15
Top student entrepreneurs will compete in front of a panel of VIP judges and hundreds of BUILD community members for cash prizes and start-up funds. This event will also feature a reception and Student Business Expo where guests will have the opportunity to meet BUILD’s student entrepreneurs and purchase their unique products. The event will be followed by a cocktail reception.
