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High School Jumpstart Business Competition fosters and promotes business growth at the high school level by giving students a chance to organize, direct, and present a business idea to a panel of expert judges. This contest provides teams with an educational forum to prepare them for the competition and will aid them in the creation and implementation of their business plan.
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2023/2024 SPRING SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Saturday, March 9, 2024
2023/2024 COMPETITION DATE: Saturday, April 13, 2024
HIGH SCHOOL JUMPSTART
High School Jumpstart Competition is a business competition open to all students attending high school in the state of Utah (grades 9-12). Individuals or teams can submit entries. The competition fosters and promotes business growth at the high school level by giving students a chance to organize, direct, and present a business idea to a panel of expert judges.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, fill out the registration form and upload a video. Videos can be basic by featuring the student or student team, providing a brief explanation of their business or idea. For rules and regulations, check out the full information packet. Questions? Email us at entrepreneurship@weber.edu.
WHATS IN IT FOR ME?
A cash prize of $7,500 will be awarded to the individual/team judged to have presented the most plausible and promising business idea or opportunity. Cash prizes of $5,000 and $2,000 will be awarded to the second and third place individuals/teams, respectively.
Congratulations to our 2024 Winners and Finalists
follow these budding entrepreneurs on their way to success!
1st Place:
Rachel Bee / Infusion Hero / Fremont High School
2nd Place:
Lance Parker / Revolution Guitars / Bountiful High School
3rd Place:
Josh Arancibia & Elia Anderson / Cutting Edge Curations / Layton High School
Luke Cook
Ghost Polos / Fremont High School
Drew Derrick
Ski Sheet / Woods Cross High School
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