The World Series of Entrepreneurship is a venture pitch competition series open to any high school student. Students
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LESSONS ARE
LIFE LESSONS.
Developing Skills,
Attitudes & Behaviors
In a world where 46% of jobs for adults under 30 years of age are in the form of an independent contractor role, entrepreneurial skills aren’t just for folks looking to start a venture. Whether to be a company founder or a leader working in another organization, we are preparing students with the mindset, skills, and competencies to add value (entrepreneurship!) and excel in the world they are entering.
When & Where
Submission | Selection | Competition | |
Chicago | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Dallas | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Philadelphia | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Washington, DC | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Indianapolis | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Hawaii | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Orlando | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
New York | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Virtual Competition | To Be Announced | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
*Locations and dates are subject to change.
What Types Of
Student Ventures?
Any type of entrepreneurial venture is welcome.
It could be a product, a service, an app, a game, a website…it can be for-profit, or a non-profit, social enterprise…as long as it’s the student’s OWN IDEA.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ISN’T JUST FOR
ENTREPRENEURS.
Awards
Regional & Virtual Competitions |
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Venture Funding |
College Scholarship |
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1st Place | $5,000 | $5,000 |
2nd Place | $2,500 | $2,500 |
3rd Place | $1,000 | $1,000 |
National Championship |
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Venture Funding |
College Scholarship |
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1st Place | $10,000 | $10,000 |
2nd Place | $5,000 | $5,000 |
3rd Place | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Awards
Regional & Virtual Competitions
National Championship
Venture Funding
College Scholarship
Venture Funding
College Scholarship
1st Place
$5,000
$5,000
$10,000
$10,000
2nd Place
$2,500
$2,500
$5,000
$5,000
3rd Place
$1,000
$1,000
$2,500
$2,500
The World Series of Entrepreneurship (WSE) is a competition series aimed at giving high school students an extracurricular outlet to develop their ideas, challenge their comfort zones, and learn along a fun, empowering journey.
WSE was inspired by two fundamental beliefs: (1) the modern core curriculum desperately needs supplemental opportunities where young people can gain practical, real-world experience to help prepare for productive, rewarding lives; and (2) the attributes embodied by entrepreneurs are vital for everyone—not just company founders and business leaders that we tend to think of when we hear the term “entrepreneur.”
We’re on a mission, encouraging high school students to take a leap with us—inviting them to participate in the ultimate hands-on after-school activity where they get to come up with their own business/product idea, make it come to life with guidance from adult mentors, and then show off their venture in a pitch competition with their peers.
The competition itself is a multi-event, playoff-like program where “winners” advance to go up against other top students—with venture funding, scholarship dollars, and mentorship/internship opportunities up for grabs. Though the best ideas and presenters are rewarded, the beneficiaries truly include every individual and organization that chooses to participate.
At its core, the WSE is about empowering our kids: to believe in themselves and get involved; to start early at building essential skills and connections and confidence; to roll up their sleeves and go for it! When the students have opportunities to discover, they can show off what they’re really capable of!
VENTURE
EXHIBITION
Students who do not make the main stage and qualify are invited to display their work and meet investors, mentors and other supporters.
STUDENT
MENTORING
Students participating in the competition, regardless of making the main stage or exhibition are invited to meet industry-leading mentors in a “speed-dating” format.
KEYNOTE
SPEAKERS
A number of industry-leading professionals will be invited to speak at the competition.
Get Involved
Help build the ecosystem and change lives.