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:
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Problem & Solution: Recap the problem your business addresses and explain the solution.
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Target Market: Identify the type of customer who would benefit from your product or service.
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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:
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Cover Page (1 page):
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Team Name
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School Name
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Names and roles of team members
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Title of business idea
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Concept Proposal (2 pages):
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Problem & Solution: Clearly define the problem your business aims to solve and describe the solution.
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Market Opportunity: Conduct a brief analysis of the target market and explain why there is a need for your solution.
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Revenue Model: Outline how your business will generate revenue and describe potential revenue streams.
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Unique Selling Proposition (USP): Explain what differentiates your product or service from competitors.
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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.
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Pitch Structure:
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Market Analysis: Explain the problem, your solution, and market size.
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Competitor Analysis: Compare your business with competitors and present your SWOT analysis.
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Financials: Present key financial projections and breakeven analysis.
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Risk Management: Discuss potential risks and how your business can adapt.
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Prototype Demonstration: Showcase your product or service demo (if applicable).
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