NovaSpark Pitch Competition

Welcome to the Novaspark Pitch Competition, where high school innovators pitch bold startup ideas for mentorship, exposure, and funding. Whether you’re building from scratch or improving something that already exists — this is your way to start.

Use whatever helps communicate your idea. Here are some beginner-friendly tools:

• Canva / Google Slides – Pitch deck design

• Loom / Zoom – Pitch video recording

• Figma / Glide / Replit – (Optional) for mockups or simple prototypes

Not sure what to pitch? Try these areas:

• EdTech – Better learning tools

• Sustainability – Climate or eco-focused solutions

• Health – Mental or public health innovation

• AI Tools – Creative or productivity-enhancing ideas/machine learning prospects

• Reimagined Brands – Bold fixes for existing companies

Need help?

• Email: [email protected]

• Discord: Join discord for updates, support, and networking

Helpful links to get started:

• Canva Pitch Deck Templates
  👉 https://www.canva.com/presentations/startup-pitch-deck/

• Loom – Record Your Pitch
  👉 https://www.loom.com/

• How to Pitch in 60 Seconds (YouTube)
  👉 https://youtu.be/XK8bAyfyFf0

• Figma – App Mockups
  👉 https://www.figma.com/

• Sequoia Capital Pitch Deck Guide
  👉 https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/writing-a-business-plan/

• Product Hunt Maker Toolkit
  👉 https://www.producthunt.com/toolkit

• Glide – No-Code App Builder
  👉 https://www.glideapps.com/

• Replit – Code in the Browser
  👉 https://replit.com/

• Y Combinator Startup School
  👉 https://www.startupschool.org/