The Ventura Challenge is a free, fully virtual pitch competition open to high school entrepreneurs worldwide. Teams of 2-5 students in grades 9-12 (solo entries are also accepted) develop a startup idea and submit a pitch video for evaluation by industry professionals.
Registration opens June 15, 2026, followed by optional workshops from July 15-27, a submission deadline of July 29, and winners announced on Prize Day, August 13, 2026. Winning teams receive prize funding and ongoing mentorship from industry professionals.