ISRC
Leadership Pitch Competition 2026
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ISRC Leadership Pitch Competition 2026
The ISRC Leadership Pitch Competition is an international competition designed for students who want to transform innovative ideas into meaningful solutions. Participants will develop a business, startup, nonprofit, technology, or social-impact concept and demonstrate how strong leadership can turn that idea into real-world impact.
Eligibility: Middle School, High School, and Undergraduate students worldwide. Students may participate individually or as a team.
Competition categories include innovation and entrepreneurship, technology and AI, healthcare and biotechnology, sustainability, education, community impact, and social entrepreneurship.
Competition Steps
Students submit an initial application at no cost. The application includes the project title and a short abstract of up to 250 words describing the idea, problem, proposed solution, and potential impact.
Step 1: Application Submission - Free
Selected Applicants Only
Applications are reviewed, and selected students are invited to continue to Stage 2. These candidates submit a detailed written proposal of up to 2,000 words. A $75 registration fee is required only after the student is selected for this stage.
Step 2: Proposal Report Submission
Submitted proposals are evaluated by the judging panel based on innovation, feasibility, market need, leadership, impact, and overall quality. The highest-scoring participants are selected as finalists.
Step 3: Finalist Selection
Finalists are invited to present their business or leadership pitch to the judging panel. Students explain their idea, solution, implementation strategy, leadership approach, and expected impact during the final presentation.
