Champ Tank Showcase
About this Event
Growing Ourselves to Grow the Youth Economy
Join us for Champ Tank 2026, an exciting youth innovation showcase where the next generation of entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers present creative solutions to real community challenges.
Throughout the summer, student teams have worked alongside dedicated coaches and mentors to develop innovative ideas, build prototypes, and strengthen their leadership and business skills. At this showcase, they'll pitch their projects to a panel of distinguished Champion's Circle Shark Judges, answer questions, and compete for awards, recognition, and microgrants.
Guests will enjoy:
- An interactive Innovation Gallery Walk featuring student-designed prototypes
- Live youth business pitches
- Networking with community leaders, families, and partners
- Special awards recognizing creativity, innovation, and community impact
- A celebration of youth achievement and entrepreneurship
Come support our incredible young innovators!
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Innovation Gallery Walk & Networking
Info: Attendees will be able to explore interactive prototype displays created by our youth innovators. Meet the student teams, learn about the community challenges they've identified, and discover the creative solutions they've developed. Enjoy light refreshments while networking with community members, families, mentors, and local leaders.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
Welcome & Program Opening
Info: The program will start with opening remarks from our Master of Ceremonies, the NBC Executive Director, and Board Representative as they share the vision behind Champ Tank 2026 and celebrate youth leadership. Meet the summer coaches and our Champion's Circle Shark Judges.
🕑: 12:50 PM - 02:10 PM
Pitch Competition
Info: Four youth teams will present their innovative ideas to a panel of Champion's Circle Shark. Each team will pitch their solution, answer judges' questions, and compete for awards.
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:25 PM
Networking & Sharks Deliberate
Info: While the judges deliberate, guests are invited to revisit the prototype tables, continue conversations with student teams, participate in networking opportunities, and celebrate the accomplishments of our young innovators.
🕑: 02:25 PM - 02:35 PM
Awards Ceremony
Info: Celebrate the achievements of all participants as we recognize outstanding innovation, creativity, leadership, and community impact.
🕑: 02:35 PM - 02:45 PM
Champ Tank 2026 Announcement
Info: The Champion's Circle Shark Judges will announce the 2026 Champ Tank Champion, share what made the winning team stand out, and present trophies, recognition, and potential micro grants.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 02:55 PM
Closing Celebration
Info: Closing remarks from the Executive Director. Celebrate every participant, coach, mentor, family, partner and supporter.
🕑: 02:55 PM - 03:00 PM
Final Celebration & Networking
Info: The program concludes with music, group photo and networking.
Where is it happening?
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