Premiere
High School
Startup Award



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Win $5,000!

1st Place Wins

  • $5,000 Cash
  • $2,500 LaunchX Summer Program Scholarship (Per member)
  • AwardX Trophy
  • LinkedIn Badges

HOW IT WORKS

Submissions must be for companies or company pitches by high school students. Your company or pitch will be reviewed against our rubric.

The submission fee per team to participate is $75
1. Form a Team

Your team must consist of 1-5 students who are currently in high school.

2. Collect relevant data

Look at our rubric and collect the relevant information to submit your company or company idea.

3. Submit

Use the form below to submit!

Ruberic

Customer Needs

Requirements

  • The problem should be well-articulated, demonstrating a deep understanding of a significant and specific market need.
  • The solution should be practical, feasible, and innovative, directly addressing the identified problem in a unique way.
  • The value proposition should clearly communicate unique benefits and differentiate the solution from competitors.
Revenue vs Cost

Requirements

  • There should be detailed market analysis with evidence supporting the size, growth trends, and opportunity in the market.
  • The revenue model should outline how the business will generate sustainable income, with clear and realistic financial projections.
  • There should be a thorough analysis of key competitors, with clear explanations of the business's unique selling points and competitive advantages.
Scalability

Requirements

  • There should be a clear plan for scaling the business, including strategies for market expansion, resource allocation, and scaling operations effectively.
  • The operational plan should outline necessary resources, technology, and detailed steps for successful implementation.
  • The financial plan should be comprehensive, with realistic financial projections, detailed cost estimates, and potential revenue streams.

Submissions will be judged out of a score of 30 total – up to 3 points for each criteria with an additional 3 points for presentation.

See the full rubric here.

We will start accepting submission August 15. Please sign up below to get updates and reminders.
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Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions
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