Diamond Challenge

Diamond Challenge

Diamond Challenge

Dawson School is Hosting a Regional Diamond Challenge Pitch Event

We are proud to host a regional pitch event for the Diamond Challenge, the ultimate high school entrepreneurship competition. On February 27, student teams from Dawson, the Boulder/Denver area, and beyond (teams from anywhere are welcome) will pitch original business and social venture ideas live, in front of judges, for a shot at advancing toward more than $100,000 in national prizes. 

Whether you're a student with an idea, a family curious to watch, or a community member who wants to support the next generation of innovators, this event is for you. 

What is the Diamond Challenge?

The Diamond Challenge is the world's top-rated entrepreneurship competition for high school students, powered by University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship, the creative engine for entrepreneurship education and advancement at the University of Delaware. It's for any teen, from any location, with any idea. Teams of 2–4 students build a business innovation or social innovation concept, then pitch it for a share of a $100,000+ prize pool, including a $12,000 grand prize, plus topical prizes from sponsors like Gore, Capital One, and the Delaware Solid Waste Authority.

Learn More About Diamond Challenge
 

 

Competition Tracks

Business Innovation: a concept’s primary purpose is to solve a customer problem in a way that generates revenue and profit.

 

Social Innovation: a concept’s primary purpose is to solve a social problem and make a positive impact on people or the environment. 


 

$1,000 in seed money for each track awarded by Dawson School. 
Diamond Challenge

Competition Timeline

  • September 16, 2026: Submission window opens
  • January 14, 2027: Submission deadline (5:00 PM EST)
  • February 10, 2027: Advancing teams notified
  • February 27, 2027: Regional Pitch Event at Dawson School
  • March 9, 2027: Finalists announced
  • April 29-30, 2027: Limitless World Summit

Regional Diamond Challenge Live Pitch Event Details

  • Date: February 27, 2027
  • Where: Dawson School Campus, 10455 Dawson Drive, Lafayette, CO.
  • Who can enter: Any Diamond Challenge team that advances past the submission round and chose the live pitch option. Teams don't need to be from Dawson.