Participant toolkit

Example Concepts

Student-friendly startup ideas, by division, to spark thinking without boxing anyone in.

Starting points, not a box to fit inside — your idea can be about anything. The best ones usually come from something you've actually noticed: at home, around town, online, or out in the world.

Young Builders

Grades 4–5

Chore Robot
Dream up a robot that does the one chore everyone hates — and show how it works.
Lemonade for a Cause
A new spin on the lemonade stand where part of every sale helps something you care about.
Critter Care
A gadget or app that helps people take better care of their pets.

Middle School

Grades 6–8

Fridge Rescue
An app that turns food about to expire into recipe ideas, so less gets thrown out.
Local Loop
Borrow tools, gear, and gadgets from neighbors instead of buying new.
Game for Good
A mobile game that secretly teaches a real skill — budgeting, coding, or a new language.

High School

Grades 9–12

Heat Map
Low-cost sensors that show a town which streets run hottest, so it knows where to plant trees.
Refill
Household staples delivered in reusable containers — groceries with zero packaging waste.
CareMatch
A trusted marketplace connecting families with vetted local caregivers.

Ready to put it to work?