How it works:
Applicants are selected to pitch in one of five categories and a panel of judges drawn from community leaders select one finalist in each category. The five finalists pitch again to the full audience, which votes on the winner. The winner receives $5,000 and the remaining five finalists each receive $2,000 to help bring their ideas to life. Technovation is a separate opportunity for ideas that include a technology component to win $3,500. Click on the tabs below to learn more about the event.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
(300 Lakeside Ave E)
Timeline
4:00 p.m. Doors open
4:15 p.m. Teen Accelerate begins
4:30 p.m. Category pitches
5:45 p.m. Category pitches
7:15 p.m. Finalist competition + awards
Networking throughout the evening
(Reception sponsored by The NRP Group LLC)
Ticket levels
$50 General admission
$25 Student ticket
(All ticket levels provide access to the full event.)