When: Tuesday, January 26, 2027
Where: Appleton Public Library, 200 N Appleton St, Appleton, WI 54911
Student entrepreneurs will have a chance to compete against other student entrepreneurs throughout the Northeast Region of Wisconsin, pitching their businesses to a panel of local celebrity judges. Four finalists will be selected to present their businesses live in Appleton for their chance to win a $2,000 cash prize. The winner also receives an automatic bid to the State Competition! Taping will take place in downtown Milwaukee on March 12th. Must be present to compete.
Students between the ages of 16 and 22, a legal U.S. and Wisconsin resident, and currently enrolled in your junior or senior year of high school (public, parochial, private, virtual, or homeschool), or in an undergrad, apprenticeship, or trade program. Graduate students are not eligible.
Student entrepreneurs' who have operated a business since January 2026 are eligible to apply.
Students between the ages of 16 and 22, a legal U.S. and Wisconsin resident, and currently enrolled in your junior or senior year of high school (public, parochial, private, virtual, or homeschool), or in an undergrad, apprenticeship, or trade program. Graduate students are not eligible.
Student entrepreneurs' who have operated a business since January 2026 are eligible to apply.
JA Wisconsin YE Northeast Finals 2025 Highlights
Junior Achievement of WI - Northeast Region, Young Entrepreneur Competition 2025 Highlights
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