2026 LEVEL TWO STUDENT PITCH COMPETITION
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Calling All Hendricks & Morgan County High School Entrepreneurs!

The goal of the Level Two Student Pitch Competition is to inspire and cultivate the spirit of entrepreneurship among high school students, promoting innovation, creativity, and critical thinking. By providing a platform for young minds to pitch their business ideas, we aim to validate and encourage the use of the design thinking process, fostering a community that supports and nurtures the next generation of visionary leaders. This initiative highlights the valuable education and potential in Central Indiana, empowering students to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond.
2026 level two HIGH SCHOOL
Student Pitch Competition
Enter to win cash scholarship prizes courtesy of our competition sponsors!
Students who live or attend public, private, or home school in Hendricks County or Morgan County are encouraged to apply with completed pitch videos and slide decks by February 13th, 2026.

Each team must request a personal link to the secure submission form before February 12th in order to have access to the site for project submissions.

Questions?  Email Level Two's Student Pitch Committee at [email protected]

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Required Materials and Expectations

All participants must submit a complete pitch including executive summary, slide deck, and pitch video by February 13th at 5:00pm to be considered for the finals.

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Executive Summary

Teams should create a 1-3 slide Executive Summary to be included in the Pitch Video.

The Executive Summary should:

– Explain the purpose of the business

– Explain what the business will provide (product/service/platform/system)

– Give the Mission Statement

– Describe the Target Market

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Pitch Video & Slide Deck

Teams should create a 3-5 minute video presentation including no more than 10 slides.

The Recorded Presentation should:

– Contain the Executive Summary

– Market Analysis

– Competitive Analysis

– Display professionalism

– Be well organized

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Final Presentations

Up to 10 Finalists will present a 5-10 minute in-person (or virtual) presentation to a panel of live judges!

The Final Round Presentation should:

– Contain all the information from round 1 and 2, in no more than 20 slides.

– Funding Sources

– Financial Feasibility

– Demonstrate business etiquette

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Executive Summary Resources:

In General:

Give the Mission Statement and explain the purpose of the business

Tell what the business will provide (product/service/platform/system)

Briefly describe the Target Market

Pitch Video and Slide Deck Resources:

General

Market Analysis

Competitive Analysis

Final Pitch Resources:

General

Funding Sources

Financial Feasibility

Competition Rules and Guidelines

Please review the following list of rules for the competition:

  1. All participants of the competition must be a grade 9-12 high school student enrolled in public, private, or home school in Hendricks County or Morgan County.

  2. Participants must register for the competition by February 13

  3. Participants may compete individually or as a team. If participating as a team, no more than 5 students may be on a team. Teams may consist of students from different high schools.

  4. The business idea can be for a product, service, platform, or system. It does not have to be a new invention.

  5. Teams moving to finals should demonstrate that customer validation has been completed.

  6. In order to be eligible for the cash prizes, participants of the competition should complete the following deliverables:

Part 1: Plan – Sign Up for your personal secure submission link (2026 Level Two Student Pitch Competition – Fill out form)

Part 2: Pitch – Upload your team's completed Executive Summary, Slide Deck, and Pitch Video by Friday, February 13th using the secure submission form.

Part 3: Present – present in Person at the competition finals on Saturday, April 18th at Level Two Coworking in Plainfield.

Mentor Q&A

  1. All teams MUST register by February 13th with uploaded executive summary, slide deck, and pitch video.

  2. Participants MUST read and agree to the rules of the competition.

  3. While there are criteria and scoring guides for the judging of the business plans, all decisions made by the judging panel are final.

  4. Please note that these rules may be subject to change.