ideaLabs

Hosted by the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium (EEC), an initiative powered by Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI), ideaLabs brings together students, educators, community leaders, and business professionals for an unforgettable evening of entrepreneurial energy.

Students compete in one of two tracks—Big Idea or Money Maker—with $10,000 in total prize money on the line. But the real value of ideaLabs goes far beyond the awards: the event fosters real-world skills, builds student confidence, and creates a regional community that believes in the power of young people to lead change.