Competition

Diamond Challenge

Open

The Diamond Challenge is a global entrepreneurship competition for high school students aged 14 to 18 with business or social innovation concepts. Participating teams compete for a share of a $100K prize pool along with educational curriculum and networking opportunities.

Key facts

Organiser
Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware
Deadline
January 14, 2027
Opens
September 16, 2026
Amount
$12,000 · Prize
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
Anywhere
Stages
Idea, Pre-seed, Seed
Sectors
Any sector
Format
Hybrid
Application languages
English

Verified on September 28, 2026 against the official page.

Facts are summarised from the official page and can change without notice. Always confirm the rules and deadline there before you apply.