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LaunchX
AwardX International 26 Pitch Competition
Amount
$7,000
Deadline
Nov 14, 2026
Closes in 4 days
Can you get this?
✓Open to high school students worldwide
✓Individual founders or teams may apply
✓Early-stage concepts, prototypes, or student-led startups
✓Any industry is eligible
✓Free to apply and compete
What it takes
Submit an application online through the official application portal starting August 12, 2026.
Optionally submit a pitch video, which will be uploaded to the AwardX YouTube channel for audience voting based on watches, likes, and shares.
If selected as a Top 10 Finalist, attend the Finalists Preparation Webinar on December 3, 2026.
Finalists pitch at the Live Virtual Demo Day on December 12, 2026, with winners announced December 17, 2026.
Worth knowing
Beyond the grand prize, all applicants who make the official shortlist receive a digital AwardX Shortlist Sticker, and each of the Top 10 Finalists receives a $3,000 scholarship toward the LaunchX Online Flagship Program.
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