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Entrepreneur's Impact Marathon

Solving Today's Challenges, Empowering Tomorrow's Impact

Round 1

January 13th, 2025

Round 2

February 24th, 2025

About

Welcome to the Entrepreneur's Impact Marathon, a premier business and entrepreneurship competition tailored for middle and high school students! This competition is designed to ignite creativity and encourage innovation among young minds as they develop and present groundbreaking business ideas. Whether you aim to address local community problems or offer solutions to global challenges, EIM will guide you through the journey of bringing your ideas to life.

Market Analysis

Pain Point

Your Product/Service

Market Size​

Product Analysis

Competitors

SWOT

Product Positioning

Marketing

Market Segmentation

Marketing Plan

Distribution Channel

Financial Planning

​Pro Forma Income Statement

Breakeven

Submission Requirements

Target Audience: Middle and High School students
Team Size: 1-5 participants
Competition Launch: January 13th
Rounds: Semi-Finals, Finals

Middle School Section (Ages 12-14)

Semi-Final Round

1-Page Business Idea Proposal

Teams will submit a poster (digital or physical) and a short, 1-page written explanation covering:

  • Problem & Solution: Recap the problem your business addresses and explain the solution.

  • Target Market: Identify the type of customer who would benefit from your product or service.

  • Basic Sales Strategy: Briefly explain how you plan to sell or promote your product.

Final Round

5-Minute Pitch Presentation

Pitch Structure: Teams will present their business idea in a 5-minute pitch, followed by a short Q&A session with judges.

High School Section (Ages 15-18)

Semi-Final Round

3-Page Business Concept Proposal

Teams will submit a 3-page document, which includes:

  • Cover Page (1 page):

    • Team Name

    • School Name

    • Names and roles of team members

    • Title of business idea

  • Concept Proposal (2 pages):

    • Problem & Solution: Clearly define the problem your business aims to solve and describe the solution.

    • Market Opportunity: Conduct a brief analysis of the target market and explain why there is a need for your solution.

    • Revenue Model: Outline how your business will generate revenue and describe potential revenue streams.

    • Unique Selling Proposition (USP): Explain what differentiates your product or service from competitors.

Final Round

Live Pitch Presentation

In the final round, teams will present their business plans in a 10-minute live pitch, followed by a Q&A session with judges.

  • Pitch Structure:

    • Market Analysis: Explain the problem, your solution, and market size.

    • Competitor Analysis: Compare your business with competitors and present your SWOT analysis.

    • Financials: Present key financial projections and breakeven analysis.

    • Risk Management: Discuss potential risks and how your business can adapt.

    • Prototype Demonstration: Showcase your product or service demo (if applicable).

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