STARTedUP Challenge
Catalog organization: STARTedUP Foundation
Compiled by: ExtracurricularHub Editorial Team — editorial policy
Last updated
What Is STARTedUP Challenge?
STARTedUP Foundation’s STARTedUP Challenge, formerly Innovate WithIN, is an Indiana high-school venture and pitch competition. Students prepare a business plan, summary and video pitch before competitive regional and state rounds. Current pitch submissions are due March 5, 2027; no closing clock or time zone is printed. Account resources are preparation, not a substitute for official pitch submission.
The page describes seventy regional teams across seven regions, with seven regional winners and three statewide wildcards advancing. Current text describes a two-day in-person finalist bootcamp and a 2027 INnovation Tour across Indiana; an older timeline says eight weeks and describes different travel. Confirm the current finalist calendar instead of promising the historical bootcamp or Washington travel.
STARTedUP Challenge Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | March 5, 2027 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
Related Searches for STARTedUP Challenge
Similar Programs You May Like
Explore these related extracurricular opportunities:
- Entrepreneurship World Cup — Monsha'at and Global Entrepreneurship Network
- YEA! National Competition (Saunders Scholars Competition) — Young Entrepreneurs Academy
- TiE Atlanta High School 2026–2027 — TiE Atlanta
- DECA High School Division — DECA Inc.
- JA Company of the Year Competition — Junior Achievement USA
Guides Related to STARTedUP Challenge
- How to Build a Spike: Turning One Interest into Stand-Out Activities — Admissions officers look for a spike—clear depth in one interest that shows initiative, impact, and growth. Here's
- Best Extracurriculars for Future Computer Science & AI Majors — Discover the top extracurriculars for aspiring CS and AI majors: coding clubs, hackathons, research programs
- Best Extracurriculars for Future Business, Finance, and Economics Majors — Explore top activities for aspiring business majors: DECA, FBLA, investment clubs, entrepreneurship ventures