Competition

SHINE (Supporting Highly Innovative and New Entrepreneurs) Pitch Competition

Open

SHINE is an annual pitch competition and mentorship program for high school students in the Muscogee County School District in Georgia. Participants attend workshops, receive mentoring and seed money, and pitch for business prize funding.

See your fit

Key facts

Organiser
Muscogee County School District, StartUP Columbus, and Columbus State University
Deadline
October 2, 2026
Amount
Prize
Equity
None
Entry fee
Free to apply
Open to
United States
Stages
Idea, Pre-seed
Sectors
Any sector
Format
In person
Location
Columbus, United States
Application languages
English

Verified on October 1, 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.