STARTedUP: Innovate WithIN
Get ready for Indiana’s premier youth entrepreneurship competition, the Innovate WithIN 2025 State Finals are HERE!
Out of thousands of student teams across Indiana, only the TOP TEN startups remain. These young entrepreneurs have earned their spot in what we proudly call the most elite high school pitch competition in the country to compete for $25,000 in seed funding.
This isn’t your average school competition. This is a high-stakes, high-energy, high-impact event where brilliance meets ambition, and anything can happen. Seven major awards will be presented: Partner of the Year, Alumnus of the Year, STARTedUP Educator of the Year, People’s Choice Award, Third Place, Second Place, and then, FIRST PLACE! Cue the confetti!
The day starts at 9:00 AM with a live student showcase with the pitch competition beginning at 10:00 AM. Enjoy lunch and networking from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM and enjoy the awards ceremony from 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Join us. Cheer them on. And witness the next generation of founders start up something incredible. This is a free event that is open to the public.
