Impact League

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Be the Next Leader in Innovation

Are you between the ages of 13 and 24? If so, you’re eligible to compete in the WSI Impact League! Whether you’re going solo or teaming up with friends, we’re excited to welcome all innovators to take on a challenge (or two) and make a real-world impact!

Choose a Challenge That Sparks Your Creativity!

Pick a challenge that excites you the most and start creating something amazing.

SDG 3

MetLife Foundation Good Health and Well-Being Challenge

The Challenge:

Create opportunities that make healthy living easier, accessible, and more joyful for all members of your community.

SDG 4

Comerica Skills for Success Challenge

The Challenge:

Your challenge is to develop platforms or initiatives that teach essential industry skills, enabling youth to participate fully in the economy.

SDG 4

EverBank Financial Success Challenge

The Challenge:

Your challenge is to design a product, service, or initiative that empowers youth in underserved communities with engaging financial literacy tools, helping them build a more inclusive and resilient future.

SDG 8

PayPal Opportunity for All Challenge

The Challenge:

Design a product, service, or initiative that supports a small business in growing its impact, fostering inclusion, and generating opportunities.

SDG 13

CBT Tech Climate Solutions Challenge

The Challenge:

Design a solution that helps communities prepare for and respond to climate-related challenges—such as flooding, heatwaves, or power outages.

SDG 16

EY Responsible AI Challenge

The Challenge:

How might we harness artificial intelligence (AI) and the power of entrepreneurship to design solutions that make communities more sustainable, inclusive, and peaceful

How to Compete

Students can create teams, explore challenge briefs, and submit their innovative solutions via our online submission platform. Each submission will be assessed on creativity, connection to advancing the relevant SDG, and potential impact.

Don’t forget to enjoy the process of learning and reflecting as you develop your ideas!

1.

Pick a Challenge

Found a challenge that sparks your interest? Sign up to compete by clicking the “Accept Challenge” button for the one you want to enter, or use the “Get Started” button at the top right to begin your journey!

2.

Brainstorm

Set a timer and generate as many ideas as you can in a short amount of time, don’t limit yourself! This brainstorming phase is important, as you’ll be able to reference these ideas when crafting your final submission.

3.

Submit Your Idea

Once you’ve signed up to compete, click “Get Started” to access the online entry form and begin building your submission. Just remember to submit your idea by December 9, 2025!

Challenge Timeline

New Challenges Launch

Competitors can review challenge prompts and start brainstorming ideas!

September 9th

Webinar, Workshops, and Live Support Available to Competitors

Support for idea development, design thinking, and submission guidance

Optional sessions to connect with NFTE staff, mentors, and peers

September to December

Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM EST

All entries must be submitted via entry platform.

Ensure online entry form is complete and meet submission requirements.

December 12th

First Round Judging

Judges review all entries and score based on creativity, impact, feasibility, and presentation.

Top entries selected to advance to Final Round.

January 2026

Top 10 finalists announced

Finalists notified via email and NFTE socials.

Finalists prepare their pitch videos for the next round.

February 20th

Finalist Pitch Videos Due

Submit your polished video presentation for the final judging round.

Highlight your solution, impact, and creativity.

March 8th

Top 3 Winners Announced Live per Challenge Category

Winners celebrated in a live virtual event.

Prizes awarded to team members and supporting teachers/mentors.

Opportunity to gain recognition and share your solution with a global audience.

April 21st

Competitor Resources

Innovators Tool Kit

Step-by-step guide for innovators to help support themselves throughout the competition.

Impact League Entry Form + Rubric

View the offline entry form and also take a look at the judging scorecard.

Attend Virtual Office Hours

Join our virtual office hours starting September 16th to get personalized support, ask questions, and stay on track.
Schedule
Tuesdays: 12:00 - 2:00 PM EST
Wednesdays: 6:00 - 9:00 AM EST
Fridays: 3:00 - 6:00 PM EST

Prizes

Top ideas each year are awarded prize funding to fuel new ventures, or educational dreams! Every participant walks away with new connections, thoughtful feedback, and the spark to fuel their future.

1st Place

$1,500
Per challenge category

2nd Place

$600
Per challenge category

3rd Place

$300
Per challenge category

People's Choice

$500
Top voted innovation