High School Business and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Video Pitch Competition
The Stevens School of Business invites high school students to develop an original business idea that uses artificial intelligence to address a real-world problem. Working individually, you will identify a need, propose a product or service and present your idea in a video pitch of two minutes or less.
Start with a problem you have noticed at school, in your community, at work or in everyday life. Who experiences it and how do people currently address it? Explain how your idea would offer a better solution, how AI would contribute and why people would use it.
No coding experience or working prototype is required. You will present a business concept supported by thoughtful research and a clear explanation of how it could work.
Who Can Enter
The competition is open to students enrolled in grades 9–11 during the 2026–2027 academic year, including students attending public or private schools and homeschooled students. Entries must be submitted individually.
Key Dates
Registration Opens: October 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: January 8, 2027 at 11 p.m. EST
Video Submission Deadline: January 15, 2027 at 11 p.m. EST
Finalists Announced: February 12, 2027
Ideas to Get You Started
Your idea can address a need in an industry or community that interests you. For example, you might explore:
Food waste: A service that helps restaurants predict customer demand and plan how much food to prepare.
Student organizations: A tool that analyzes past attendance and student feedback to help clubs plan events.
Small businesses: A service that identifies recurring themes in customer reviews and recommends improvements.
Use these examples for inspiration, then develop your own approach to a specific problem and audience.
Prizes and Recognition
First place: $500
Second place: $250
Third place: $100
All participants receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge they can share on LinkedIn. Winners will also be recognized on the Stevens website.
How To Enter:
Register online by January 8, 2027 at 11 p.m. EST.
Pay the registration fee of $25 per student.
After registering, check your email for the advance packet, which includes the competition guidelines, judging rubric, and video upload instructions.
Develop your idea, prepare your pitch and submit your video by January 15, 2027 at 11 p.m. EST.
Finalists will be notified February 12, 2027.
Participation Guidelines
Parent or guardian consent may be required for minors. All content must be appropriate for a school audience. By entering, you grant Stevens permission to showcase your video for educational or promotional purposes.
Past Winners
Questions
Contact Lindsay Hartelius at [email protected].
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