PALO ALTO, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE) Jul 22, 2021
Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), the worldâs largest startup competition focused on mission-driven tech innovation, announces today a new regional competition track to highlight exceptional entrepreneurs from the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the U.S. The winners of this new regional competition will automatically advance to be global finalists of the XTC 2022 startup competition and have an opportunity to go on and compete in the XTC Global Finals next year.
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In partnership with Smartpreneur, a California-based entrepreneur development agency dedicated to creating the optimal conditions in which underrepresented entrepreneurs can succeed, this program will create better visibility for underrepresented founders and help them build a robust business network with resources and support beyond the competition period.
Victorville Daily Press
Barstow Community College has announced an inaugural competition in partnership with Barstow High School that officials say will allow students to present business ideas for a chance to win money and connect with a consultant.
With the 1st annual Quick Pitch Competition, BCC and Barstow High School students will compete via three-minute pitch videos to see who has the most innovative ideas for a new start-up, or an idea that improves upon an existing business.
Dr. Crystal Nasio, dean of Instruction, Workforce and Economic Development at BCC, said the college and high school hope the contest will inspire the new generation of entrepreneurs in the High Desert.