1. Register Your Team
Register up to five students.
- One registration per team
- Up to 5 students
- Quick online sign-up
National Academic Competition
High School Entrepreneurship Olympiad
A national competition for high school students in entrepreneurship, strategy, and business problem solving.
How It Works
2. Take Round I
Complete the national entrepreneurship assessment.
- 30 multiple-choice questions
- 60-minute assessment
- National scoring and ranking
3. Advance to Finals
Top teams compete in the startup strategy case challenge.
- May 1st: Qualifiers are announced.
- May 10th, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST: Case study deadline.
- Panel-reviewed final round
- Scored on clarity and feasibility
- Official results announced nationally
Timeline
Register by
April 25, 2026
Round I Assessment
April 29, 2026
Round II Case Challenge
May 1st: Qualifiers are announced.
May 10th, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST: Case study deadline.
Results Released
May 20, 2026
Awards
Up to $5,000 in total prizes, plus national distinctions and official recognition for top-performing teams.
1st Place
Up to $2,500
National Champion
The highest-ranking team receives the top cash award and national champion recognition.
2nd Place
Up to $1,500
Finalist Award
Recognizes exceptional performance across both competition rounds.
3rd Place
Up to $1,000
Finalist Award
Presented to one of the top national teams at the close of competition.
Distinctions
Performance Honors
Platinum: Top 5%
Gold: Top 15%
Silver: Top 30%
All participants receive an official certificate of participation.
Final prizes depend on participation and are funded from registration revenue. Full prize pool policy is available on the Awards page.
View Recognition FrameworkRegistration
Register through the official portal and complete team details after payment.
Team Registration
Up to 5 Students
Teams register and receive individual Round I credentials.
Register 2026Registration Process
Official Portal
Submit payment, add participant details, and finalize your entry in one place.
Start RegistrationScholarship Essay
250 Words
Applicants may submit one short response on interest in business and financial need.
Open PromptFrequently Asked Questions
Who may participate?
Participation is open to high school students. Teams may include up to five students, with individual participation allowed where specified.
How are teams evaluated?
Teams are evaluated through combined participant performance in Round I and panel-evaluated case analysis in Round II, according to published criteria.
How are scores calculated?
Each participant receives an individual Round I score. Team standing is determined by average team performance, with official percentile thresholds applied for distinctions.
When will results be announced?
Results are published after score verification and panel review. Official announcement timelines are released in the annual competition schedule.