Apply for Innovate WithIN: Bringing Innovation into the Classroom (US)

The program culminates into a statewide pitch competition that is free and available to all Indiana high school students – offering everything from scholarships to seed funding, all accompanied by a detailed online toolkit that will help students come up with winning ideas and create a well thought out pitch. Innovate WithIN companion course is available for both individual and classroom use.

As students move along in the competition phase, they will have the opportunity to compete regionally and statewide, meet entrepreneurs, receive seed funding, and travel to Washington, D.C. All students who qualify for the Regional Competitions are invited to attend the STARTedUP Alumni Association where they can grow their network, connect with potential job opportunities, and could join an international immersion trip.

Your Idea Matters

• Take your business from an idea to reality with the Innovate WithIN pitch competition – the most elite high school pitch competition in the country.
  • Innovate WithIN is so much more than just a way to turn your idea or concept into a business.
    • You can earn THOUSANDS of dollars in scholarships and 529 funds to Indiana colleges and universities (and you literally receive scholarship money by submitting a completed pitch)
    • You can win up to $25,000 in seed funding to grow your business at the State Finals
    • State finalists travel to Washington, D.C. and meet awesome business leaders, government officials, and entrepreneurs while STARTedUP Alumni (aka everyone who makes it to Regionals) have the opportunity to travel the globe
    • You will make connections with some of the most respected and highly recognized global influencers, entrepreneurs and business leaders
    • You have access to a detailed online course that will walk you through everything you need to know to submit a winning pitch and prepare you for the competition.
  • so basically you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by applying for Innovate WithIN.

For more information, visit STARTedUP Foundation.