Teen Accelerate

Started in 2023, in conjunction with Cleveland Leadership Center’s Accelerate competition, YEI created a high school version called Teen Accelerate: Student Citizens Make Change. This pitch competition gives high school students across Greater Cleveland the opportunity to pitch their ideas to make the region a better place.

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Teen Accelerate:
Student Citizens Make Change

We are excited to once again partner with Cleveland Leadership Center for the 2025 Accelerate competition. Students in grades 9-12 will have the opportunity to participate in Teen Accelerate: Student Citizens Make Change.

Applications are now open.

Applications must be submitted by January 24, 2025. Finalists will be notified by January 31, 2025. The Teen Accelerate Winner will be announced on February 20, 2025, during the Accelerate Final Program.

Ten finalist teams will be selected and announced via email. If you are selected as a finalist you will be connected with a coach to help you prepare for the Accelerate event on the evening of February 20, 2024.

Prizes:

  • The top winning team will earn $1,000 to help launch or expand their idea.
  • The runner-up team earns $500.
  • 8 finalist teams will win $250.

Finalists must pitch at Accelerate on the evening of February 20 to receive their reward.

If you have any questions regarding the Teen Accelerate competition, please email us.

Event Details Apply Here