The Speak Out!
2024
Do you have an idea for a business that needs start up funding?
The Speak Out! is Detroit Speaks' inaugural youth business pitch competition geared towards supporting Detroit youth that have a strong interest in entrepreneurship and business.
1st Place Prize: $1,000
2nd Place Prize: $750
3rd Place Prize: $500
Who's Eligible to Participate?
9th-12th grade students from schools in Wayne and/or Oakland county are eligible to apply as an individual or with a group. No more than four (4) youth per group.
Application Process:
Submit a 90 Second Video about your business idea.
The top 6 finalists will be notified.
The finalists will receive coaching and business pitch training. The dates and times of the trainings are flexible with your schedule.
The top 6 finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their business idea live to a panel of judges. Finalists will be scored on originality, the nature of the problem, and the viability of their solution.