TedPrime Hub has partnered with the University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship in the United States to begin the 2021 Diamond Challenge.
It is part of the Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers.
Participants compete for $100,000 in cash and awards which could be used to support their entrepreneurial endeavours or to pursue higher education.
“The tireless efforts of our pitch event partners truly amplify the impact of the Diamond Challenge. They are true champions of entrepreneurship education and go out into their local communities to share the opportunity with youth, educators, and leaders,” said Julie Frieswyk, Horn Youth’s Assistant Director.
The Programme Manager of TedPrime Hub Nigeria, Balogun Samuel, urged high school students and teachers to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Challenge.
TedPrime hub, in a statement said registration is open until Friday, January 8, 2021. The 2020 edition of the event featured Caleb British International School in Lagos as the regional Winner and Global Semifinalist Team (Social Innovation) to represent Nigeria at the 2021 Diamond Challenge Summit.
“Diamond Challenge experience was an inspiring and impactful moment in my life with the provision of the opportunity to harness entrepreneurial skills and perspective to solving social issues in the society as a student” said Toluwalase Oseni, the team leader of Quick Sale Project from Caleb British International School, Nigeria.
Since 2012, the Diamond Challenge has reached over 15,000 students from more than 150 schools and 70 countries.
