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Commitment to innovation and sustainability

Our platform brings together visionary minds from across the globe, creating a competitive space for young entrepreneurs to present their groundbreaking ideas. Each competition challenges participants to address pressing issues.

We prioritize sustainable and impactful solutions, encouraging participants to innovate with a focus on environmental responsibility and social impact.

Lighting the way to a brighter future

Learn More

Commitment to innovation and sustainability

Our platform brings together visionary minds from across the globe, creating a competitive space for young entrepreneurs to present their groundbreaking ideas. Each competition challenges participants to address pressing issues.

We prioritize sustainable and impactful solutions, encouraging participants to innovate with a focus on environmental responsibility and social impact.

Lighting the way to a brighter future

Learn More

Commitment to innovation and sustainability

Our platform brings together visionary minds from across the globe, creating a competitive space for young entrepreneurs to present their groundbreaking ideas. Each competition challenges participants to address pressing issues.

We prioritize sustainable and impactful solutions, encouraging participants to innovate with a focus on environmental responsibility and social impact.

Aterion Innovation Challenge

True innovation creates change and impact—addressing real needs and challenges.

Simplicity and Usability

Good innovation is user-friendly. Make creations accessible, comprehensible and useable for all to make it as accessible and influential as possible.

Sustainability and Responsibility

The technology should lead to a better world. Responsible design is also environmentally and socially conscious – looking for recyclable materials, energy efficiency and ethical processes that reduce the harm.

Scalability and Reach

Innovation must be feasible and have high potential, capable of responding to changing needs and operating in a range of environment.

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Quick Recap:
The 2024 Challenge Season

Participants addressed the 17 SDGs to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity by 2030, targeting critical areas like quality education, clean energy, climate action, and reducing inequalities worldwide.

2025 Participant Guide

Pitch Duration

3 Minutes

Pitch Duration

3 Minutes

Pitch Duration

3 Minutes

Eligibility

14-18yrs

Eligibility

14-18yrs

Eligibility

14-18yrs

Team Size

Solo / 2-5

Team Size

Solo / 2-5

Team Size

Solo / 2-5

Location

Online

Location

Online

Location

Online

Prototype

Optional

Prototype

Optional

Prototype

Optional

Advisor

Required

Advisor

Required

Advisor

Required

Submit Deadline

TBD

Submit Deadline

TBD

Submit Deadline

TBD

Finalist Results

TBD

Finalist Results

TBD

Finalist Results

TBD

Creativity through Innovative Thinking and Ideation

Actionable concepts start within

Start by doing open brainstorming and exploration that allows you to go outside of the box and look for unique opportunities for creative solutions.

Tip: Don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions. Sometimes the most valuable discoveries happen in "what if" scenarios that nobody wants to think of.

Market Research and Developmental Analysis

Discover trends that are pertinent

Research informs each and every project successfully, backing concept with real-life data, consumer insights, and industry trends that give purpose and potential.

Tip: Focus on what makes your solution different. Find the competitive edge that makes your project stand out among the rest.

Realization through Prototyping and Iterative Testing

Validate ideas with actual MVPs

Through testing and refining over time, turn concepts into practical solutions, bettering design and function.

Tip: Keep your mind willing to receive feedback, even if that requires making changes in the grand scheme of things.

Final Step, Storytelling and Persuasive Pitching

Your process from start to finish

Explain your product and how it addresses a pressing issue. Show what you learned and why you persevered.

Tip: The more memorable and interesting your story, the greater the impression on your listeners.

Aterion is a global entrepreneurship competition for high schoolers, fostering innovation among young entrepreneurs worldwide. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not serve as legal or professional advice. Any reliance on the provided content is at the user's discretion, and Aterion assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the information contained.

Aterion

© 2024 Aterion Challenge, Inc.

aterionchallenge@gmail.com

aterionchallenge@gmail.com

Aterion is a global entrepreneurship competition for high schoolers, fostering innovation among young entrepreneurs worldwide. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not serve as legal or professional advice. Any reliance on the provided content is at the user's discretion, and Aterion assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the information contained.

Aterion

© 2024 Aterion Challenge, Inc.

aterionchallenge@gmail.com

aterionchallenge@gmail.com

Aterion is a global entrepreneurship competition for high schoolers, fostering innovation among young entrepreneurs worldwide. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not serve as legal or professional advice. Any reliance on the provided content is at the user's discretion, and Aterion assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the information contained.

Aterion

© 2024 Aterion Challenge, Inc.

aterionchallenge@gmail.com

aterionchallenge@gmail.com