Rules

A simple standard for a serious student pitch cycle.

The rules keep SchoolPitch fair, easy to understand, and focused on students who can explain what they want to build.

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Eligibility

Open to high school, college, and university students enrolled at a school in Canada, including international students. Teams are allowed if every member is currently enrolled.

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Original Work

Submissions must be student-led, honest, and meaningfully original. Copied ideas, false traction, or misleading claims may be removed.

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Submit Clearly

Submit an unlisted YouTube pitch video between 60 and 180 seconds. Explain the problem, solution, market, progress, and why the idea matters.

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Reviewed Seriously

Submissions are evaluated on clarity, market understanding, execution, team readiness, and overall potential.

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Finalists

Selected submissions may complete written follow-up questions, provide proof of concept, join a live review call, and submit a short market and projections brief.

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Winners

All participants will be contacted with results. Winners must complete required enrollment, identity, and payment verification before prize funds are released.

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Keep the first step lightweight. Raise the standard as the pitch advances.

Competition Flow

01

Submit

Send the form and pitch video.

02

Screening

Entries are checked for eligibility and completeness.

03

Review

Approved pitches are evaluated against the review standard.

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Finalists

Top submissions may receive follow-up questions or a live review.

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Winners

All participants are contacted with results and next steps.

If something feels unclear, ask before submitting.

SchoolPitch may update rules to protect fairness, safety, legal compliance, or the quality of the program. Material changes will be handled with reasonable notice whenever possible.