To cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit among youth, Invest in Middlesex is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 "Pitch Your Plan" youth business competition. This contest invites students from grades 7-12 to step forward with their innovative business ideas and compete for a chance to turn their dreams into reality.
Beginning today, young visionaries are encouraged to submit their unique business proposals. The competition provides a platform for students to showcase their creativity, ingenuity, and strategic thinking. The deadline for submissions is July 4th, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Develop and pitch their business ideas.
- Win one of two Macbook Airs to help kick-start their entrepreneurial journeys.
The contest is open to all students in grades 7-12. To ensure proper guidance and support, a guardian must co-sign the application if the participant is under 18.
To qualify for this contest, applicants need to:
- Be a Middlesex County resident (not the city of London)
- Have an idea for a business that you will launch before the end of 2025
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit
- Complete and submit the following items to @email
- A business plan package + contest entry form
- A video (no longer than 2-minutes) via WeTransfer
This competition is not just about winning; it's about empowering young minds, fostering innovation, and building the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. By providing a supportive and inspiring environment, Middlesex County aims to nurture the talents and ambitions of the younger generation, believing that their creativity and passion can truly change the world.
The "Pitch Your Plan" competition is made possible with the generous support from Invest in Middlesex.
To download your applicant package and fill out the form, click the link below.