Learn It. Plan It. Pitch It. (LIPIPI) is a six-week program for middle and high school students designed to inspire students to conceptualize, refine, or expand upon their product or service ideas with the potential for commercialization. Through a series of workshops, personalized mentoring sessions with industry leaders, and specialized training in crafting persuasive pitches, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform their ideas into viable business ventures. Upon completion of the program, 6-10 students will be selected to advance to a pitch style competition.

The Pitch Competition consists of two rounds. During the First Pitch Competition, students will have 5 minutes to present their product/service idea. Awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, with prizes of $250, $150, and $75. Up to six participants will progress to the Second Pitch Competition. During the Second Pitch Competition, students will have 12 minutes to present their product/service idea. Similar to the First Pitch Competition, awards will be distributed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, with prizes of $750, $500, and $250. Additionally, judges will consider applications for investment into viable business ventures.