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Youth Sustainable Investment Challenge (YSIC)

Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association (YEFA)

Deadline

Jul 28, 2026

2 weeks from now

Registration for Step 1 closes on June 29. However, participants may still register until July 29, before the midterm, after the first round of trading has concluded. YSIC is a global, ESG-focused portfolio management c...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Compete for cash prizes of $500, $300, and $200, plus recommendation letters and SCISS Elite Summer Program benefits valued at $5,500 for the top three teams.

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Arts/Photography Tech & Engineering Design Business Architecture Health

Radical Innovation Hospitality Product

Radical Innovation

Deadline

Aug 03, 2026

3 weeks from now

As Radical Innovation celebrates its 20th Anniversary, our mission remains to discover and support ideas that shape the future of hospitality. Entries should showcase an innovative hospitality product that improves hotel...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Money, Exposure, Networking, Experience, Award

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Tech & Engineering Design Business Social sciences

LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge

Crimson Education and LSE Generate

Deadline

Aug 04, 2026

3 weeks from now

The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge (LGIC) is a global, fully virtual innovation and problem-solving competition for high school students (ages 13–18). Hosted in partnership with LSE Generate - the entrepreneur...

Global High school Students Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Win up to $2,500, gain hands-on experience with LSE Social Enterprise founders, and earn a recognized certificate while building key leadership and strategy skills.

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Arts/Photography Design Business Fashion Education

CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026

CapCut

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

4 weeks from now

The canvas is ready. What will you CRE[AI]TE? We are excited to launch CapCut’s 1st AI Festival, a global celebration of original work and the imagination AI makes possible. Submissions are now open through Augus...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: $10,000

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Arts/Photography Tech & Engineering Design Business Architecture Fashion Natural sciences Education Health Law Mathematics Social sciences

Your Time to Shine - Writers/ Debaters (July 2026)

innoRize

Deadline

Jul 05, 2026

1 week ago

Wribate July 2026 Challenge – Guidelines Eligibility Open to students and young professionals. Registration closes 3 July 2026. Participants will receive their topic, assigned position (For/Against), opponent detai...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Secure : Global Certificate of Participation, Certificate of Participation, and Certificate of Influence

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