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Student from Lutz, Florida, Wins NFTE Southeast Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Students win $6,000 in Shark Tank-style pitch competition and advance to national finals
NFTE Announces Winners of the World Series of Innovation’s Impact League
Young entrepreneurs win over $19,000 for innovative global solutions
NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala to Honor Sarah Farzam, Damar Hamlin, and Anthony Salcito
New York, NY, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to announce the Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ET in New York City. This prestigious annual event, emceed by Emmy-winning journalist Lynda Baquero of NBC 4 New York, will celebrate visionary leaders who exemplify the power of entrepreneurial thinking and its impact on business, education, and society. 
Young Entrepreneurs Win Prizes Worth $10,000 in NFTE Founders Forum Competition
NFTE alumna Jasstina Featherstone receives top prize with a $5,000 investment for Jazz Esscents Candle Co.
NFTE Establishes Legacy Fund to Honor Founder Steve Mariotti
Virtual Celebration of Life for Youth Entrepreneurship Pioneer Set for Friday, Nov. 15.
Student from Los Angeles Urban League Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
U.S. Champion will compete at Nov. 21 NFTE World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange
Young People from Around the World Invited to Create Innovative Solutions to SDG-focused Challenges
Innovators Ages 5-24 Have Until Dec. 8 to Enter NFTE’s World Series of Innovation: Win Prizes Valued at up to $1,500
NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala to Honor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Preet Sabharwal, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and Michael J. Kacsmar
New York, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards gala, set for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. ET in New York City. Emceed by Emmy-winning journalist and MSNBC host Ari Melber, this prestigious event will recognize outstanding individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to entrepreneurial leadership and education.  
17-year-old Raneem Al Suwaidani from the United States wins NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
The founder of Lilypad competed against students from 11 countries to secure a $5,000 grand prize
U.S. President Recognizes NFTE's Declaration of Nov. 17 as Youth Entrepreneurship Day
New York, NY, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global nonprofit organization, has officially declared Nov. 17, 2023, as Youth Entrepreneurship Day. 
CORRECTION: Student from The Met School in Providence, Rhode Island, Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a news release under this title shared on 10/4/2023, the quote attribution was incorrect. Please see correction below:
Student from The Met School in Providence, Rhode Island, Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of last night’s annual National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by the Citi Foundation and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), with additional support from PayPal and Santander. Al Suwaidani won after three rounds of a high-stakes pitch competition against 46 regional challenge finalists from across the country.