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Entrepreneurship Competition
Oxford Founders Society Entrepreneurship Competition 2026
Offered by Oxford Founders Society
A worldwide high-school entrepreneurship competition where teams build and pitch solutions to challenges in AI and creativity, digital safety, or climate change.
About this opportunity
Students work in teams to turn a real-world challenge into a venture-style solution and submit a pitch deck. The strongest teams advance to a live Zoom final, where they pitch to entrepreneurs and investors. The competition emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking, practical problem-solving and clear communication rather than prior startup experience.
Who can apply
High-school category is Grades 9–12. Teams consist of 2–5 students, normally from the same school; multi-school teams may request an exception. The preliminary round is open to registered teams worldwide.
What you'll need to apply
Register through AlgoEd, form a team of 2–5 students, choose one challenge area, and submit a written pitch deck. Finalists deliver a live Zoom pitch and Q&A.
Cost & funding
Cost: Paid
US$65 per student through the regular deadline of 6 October 2026; US$75 per student for late registration through 6 November 2026.
Funding: Financial aid available
Key dates
- Regular registration deadline6 Oct 2026
- Late registration deadline6 Nov 2026
- Pitch deck submission deadline7 Nov 2026
- Global final28 Nov 2026
Who is eligible
Open to students worldwide — any nationality may apply.
Tags
Certificate
No experience required
Team based
Beginner friendly
Accuracy
Verification status: Verified
Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.
Originally sourced from pages.algoed.co
6 November 2026