The NextPitch Demo Ideas Competition is a shared demo space for educators, partners, and community connectors to submit and explore ideas for how NextPitch can be used in real classrooms, programs, organizations, and communities. Instead of pitching student ideas, participants pitch use cases—creative ways to run competitions, engage partners, structure feedback, use tokens, raise funds, or design real-world learning experiences on the NextPitch platform. This space allows you to experience the full flow of a competition while also learning from how others imagine using NextPitch. Connected to Group Competition ID: Ne1-5930107661

Welcome to the SMSD Student Chamber's Business Showcase! This is an inspiring business competition designed to highlight PK-12 students who run REAL businesses in the Shawnee Mission School District. The top five business owners with the most votes and highest judge ratings will present their business ideas to a panel of esteemed judges and a vibrant audience on April 30. Awards at the live April 30 Business Showcase are: 1st Place: $1,100 2nd Place: $600 3rd Place: $300 To learn more or join the Student Chamber, visit www.SMSDChamber.org today!

Over the past five weeks, ProX Participants have worked with one of our 120+ employers to solve real-world problems within their company or industry. They have engaged with human-centered design to create viable, feasiable solutions. Below are all of the pitches from the 2024 ProX experience. Watch the pitches, find your favorite, and place your votes!

Note: This content is from a Beta test competition. Pitch submissions are real but tokens and contribution data are not included. ProX is a Real World Learning initiative providing summer professional experiences for high school students.

Note: This content is from a Beta test competition. Pitch submissions are real but tokens and contribution data are not included. The District mission is to prepare EACH student for a successful and meaningful life. Our vision is a future-focused community with a commitment to lifelong learning.

Note: This content is from a Beta test competition. Pitch submissions are real but tokens and contribution data are not included. ProX is a Real World Learning initiative providing summer professional experiences for high school students.

Note: This content is from a Beta test competition. Pitch submissions are real but tokens and contribution data are not included. Enterprise and Design is a program where students get regular high school credits but are earning it through client connected projects. We match them with industry professionals (clients) and they work with teams to complete real world projects with actual problems that those clients need to have solved and they come up with solutions and pitch those ideas.

Note: This content is from a Beta test competition. Pitch submissions are real but tokens and contribution data are not included. At Emmanuel, we are committed to providing outstanding early childcare services in a safe, loving, and educational environment for children in poverty through empowering their families through advocacy, emergency aid, and education. This summer program provides children with the opportunity to continue their learning and growth, while also having fun and making new friends. The enrichment program is designed to be both educational and entertaining. Children will participate in a variety of activities and classes, including STEM/robotics, and art.

Note: This content is from a Beta test competition. Pitch submissions are real but tokens and contribution data are not included. Entrepreneurship KC is an initiative to create the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing scaffolded immersive entrepreneurial experiences to area students. For more information about this program’s evolution, please check out ProX Summer at www.ProXSummer.org.

Note: This content is from a Beta test competition. Pitch submissions are real but tokens and contribution data are not included. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Traditionally Juneteenth is known as a cultural event that celebrates the emancipation of slaves in America in 1865. Brought to Kansas City in 1980 by Horace M Peterson III, founder of the Black Archives of Mid-America INC, Juneteenth is an annual heritage celebration and platform that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Africans in America and provides the backdrop to pay tribute to the founders of our community.

Note: This content is from a Beta test competition. Pitch submissions are real but tokens and contribution data are not included. NextPitch hosted the Global V1 Beta Competition. Students from Kansas City and Zambia shared their biggest ideas to solve real problems. Watch their pitches and vote for the ones you believe in!Explore creative ideas from around the world and pick the most inspiring ones. Be part of a global competition!

Note: This content is from a Beta test competition. Pitch submissions are real but tokens and contribution data are not included. Entrepreneurship KC is an initiative to create the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing scaffolded immersive entrepreneurial experiences to area students. For more information about this program’s evolution, please check out ProX Summer at www.ProXSummer.org.