Diamond Challenge
Location:
Newark, Delaware
Cost:
Free
Contest Date:
January - April
Application Deadlines:
January
Eligibility:
All high school students are eligible
In the Diamond Challenge, you will turn your passions into actionable business or social venture concepts, competing within a global arena for a share of a $100K prize pool. As you develop solutions to problems you care deeply about, you will present your ideas in one of two tracks: business innovation or social innovation. Both tracks are designed to nurture your creativity and passion, with the top three teams in each track receiving substantial awards to advance their ventures—$12,000 for first place, $8,000 for second, and $4,500 for third.
Participation in the Diamond Challenge will connect you with like-minded peers from around the world, gaining invaluable feedback, and exploring future collaborations. This initiative not only aims to discover and support the most promising business ideas but also to cultivate a community of young innovators driven by passion and creativity. For instance, in the competition, the first place in business innovation went to Omnicore Technologies, which introduced a revolutionary wrist prosthetic enhancing joint functionality with unique movement capabilities.
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.