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6 Month Challenge

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10,000

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How This Challenge Works

How This Challenge Works

We'll teach you everything you need to know.

No Prior Experience Needed.

Live Workshops by Industry Experts

Monthly Mini Goals & Challenges

$7,500 in Cash Prizes + Other Cool Opportunities!

Real-World Experience From Running A Startup

Learn About Business, Finance, Investing & AI

Industry Speakers

Industry Speakers

Learn From the Best in Tech, Finance & Startups

Sessions Led by Experts From

Lavanya Swetharanyan

CFO, International Platforms and Devices, Marketing at Google

Lavanya Swetharanyan

CFO, International Platforms and Devices, Marketing at Google

Lavanya Swetharanyan

CFO, International Platforms and Devices, Marketing at Google

Sabrina B

Director of Social Media Strategy, Slack

Sabrina B

Director of Social Media Strategy, Slack

Sabrina B

Director of Social Media Strategy, Slack

Jordan Sorkin

Director of Sales, LinkedIn

Jordan Sorkin

Director of Sales, LinkedIn

Jordan Sorkin

Director of Sales, LinkedIn

Angelo Del Priore

Partner at HP

Angelo Del Priore

Partner at HP

Angelo Del Priore

Partner at HP

AbdurRahman Bhatti

Founder of Ghost Pacers (acquired by Peloton) & Director of Founder Support at Princeton Student Ventures

AbdurRahman Bhatti

Founder of Ghost Pacers (acquired by Peloton) & Director of Founder Support at Princeton Student Ventures

AbdurRahman Bhatti

Founder of Ghost Pacers (acquired by Peloton) & Director of Founder Support at Princeton Student Ventures

Sara Newman

Director, Solutions Engineering, CBS at Slack

Sara Newman

Director, Solutions Engineering, CBS at Slack

Sara Newman

Director, Solutions Engineering, CBS at Slack

Challenge Timeline

Challenge Timeline

What You'll Learn….

Month #1: Finding a Million Dollar Idea

October 2025

By founders who made millions in revenue

Month #1: Finding a Million Dollar Idea

October 2025

By founders who made millions in revenue

Month #2: Launching Your Prototype

November 2025

By industry leaders at Google & HP

Month #2: Launching Your Prototype

November 2025

By industry leaders at Google & HP

Month #3: Building Your Brand

December 2025

By tech's best social media directors

Month #3: Building Your Brand

December 2025

By tech's best social media directors

Month #4: Go To Market Strategy

January 2026

By Ivy League student entrepreneurs scaling their start-ups now

Month #4: Go To Market Strategy

January 2026

By Ivy League student entrepreneurs scaling their start-ups now

Month #5: Winning at Sales

February 2026

By sales experts from LinkedIn & Slack

Month #5: Winning at Sales

February 2026

By sales experts from LinkedIn & Slack

Month #6: Pitching to Investors

March 2026

By some of the best investors & venture capitalist

Month #6: Pitching to Investors

March 2026

By some of the best investors & venture capitalist

Prize

Prize

Ultimate Grand Prize

Unmatched Rewards Await!

Cash Prize Pool of $7,500 For Our Top 5 Winners!!

TOP 5

Exclusive Summer Internships Opportunities

with Startups Led by Ivy League Students

TOP 10

Startup Accelerator Virtual Expert Office Hours

1-On-1 Office Hour Slots with Experts to Bring Your Venture to the Next Level (3 Months of Business Incubation)  

TOP 25

Be Part of Our Founders & Funders Trek Cohort (Virtual)

Get Access to & Meet Top VCs & Entrepreneurs in Across Various Industries 

TOP 50

Exclusive Expop swag, merch and more cool perks delivered to your doorstep!

TOP 100

Pricing

Pricing

Sign up now, and stand a chance to win $7,500 in cash prizes

Super Early Bird

$99

/6-month

Enroll before Mar 31st

Early Bird

$109

/6-month

Enroll before Jun 30th

Regular

$119

/6-month

Available until application deadline

Super Early Bird

$99

/6-month

Enroll before Mar 31st

Early Bird

$109

/6-month

Enroll before Jun 30th

Regular

$119

/6-month

Available until application deadline

Super Early Bird

$99

/6-month

Enroll before Mar 31st

Early Bird

$109

/6-month

Enroll before Jun 30th

Regular

$119

/6-month

Available until application deadline

FAQ

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions that you might have about how our challenge works.

Do I need to have a business idea to apply?

No, you don't! Our program starts with helping you identify ideas that you want to pursue. We do encourage those with their own startup ideas to apply as well to see how they can turn their ideas into reality.

What happens when I join?

Our team breaks down the entrepreneurial journey into 6 easy milestones and guides you through workshops, live sessions, content, and more to meet each milestone.

What do I get at the end of the program?

All participants receive a certificate of completion and badge to mark their participation in the challenge. If you’ve followed along with the challenge, you would complete the program with a business plan, prototype, a pitch deck and an operational startup. Winners would also receive exclusive prizes and additional support for their ventures.

Who is eligible to apply?

This challenge is open to students ages 13 to 19 who live in USA, UK, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia & Vietnam. Coming soon to more countries.

Is this a Solo or Group Competition?

This is a solo founders competition. You are allowed to have up to one co-founder.

Do I need to have a business idea to apply?

What happens when I join?

What do I get at the end of the program?

Who is eligible to apply?

Is this a Solo or Group Competition?

REGISTRATION OPEN

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Kickstart Your Startup Journey with our
6 Month Challenge

Register now and enjoy a Super Early Bird discount!

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About Us

Expop is the flagship high school entrepreneurship challenge by Ascendance, an international youth organization founded in 2015 that has since impacted over 50,000 students across 26 countries, helped guide 200+ Gen Z-led startups and has received The Diana Award (UK) and was a semifinalist for Harvard iLabs President's Innovation Challenge 2022 & 2023 (USA), among other notable awards for their impact.

© 2026 Ascendance US Inc (Expop). All Rights Reserved.

About Us

Expop is the flagship high school entrepreneurship challenge by Ascendance, an international youth organization founded in 2015 that has since impacted over 50,000 students across 26 countries, helped guide 200+ Gen Z-led startups and has received The Diana Award (UK) and was a semifinalist for Harvard iLabs President's Innovation Challenge 2022 & 2023 (USA), among other notable awards for their impact.

© 2026 Ascendance US Inc (Expop). All Rights Reserved.

About Us

Expop is the flagship high school entrepreneurship challenge by Ascendance, an international youth organization founded in 2015 that has since impacted over 50,000 students across 26 countries, helped guide 200+ Gen Z-led startups and has received The Diana Award (UK) and was a semifinalist for Harvard iLabs President's Innovation Challenge 2022 & 2023 (USA), among other notable awards for their impact.

© 2026 Ascendance US Inc (Expop). All Rights Reserved.

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