JA Social Innovation Challenge

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The JA Social Innovation Challenge is a national competition in which high school students are invited to submit their innovative ideas for improving and making an impact on their communities. The top 15 teams will compete as finalists at Future Bound by Junior Achievement.

Independent judges will determine team performance against the competition criteria as compared with other JA teams during each stage of the competition process. First, second, and third place honors will be awarded.

Awards and Prizes

In addition to the JA Social Innovation Challenge, finalists will also have the opportunity to compete for other prestigious awards at Future Bound. All finalists and winners will be determined by company report submissions, virtual or on-site interviews, and/or other competition performance. Additional information on these awards will be provided when finalists are announced on May 9, 2025.

2025 Competition Timeline

April 22 – May 2: Student Company Submission Period
May 5 – May 8: Finalist Selection
May 9: Finalists Announced
May 16: Complete Event Registration
June 8 – 12: Future Bound by JA in Atlanta, GA

How It Works

Future Bound is Junior Achievement’s pinnacle event that celebrates all four of JA's national competitions. JA student leaders from across the United States will gather in Atlanta, GA for three days of high impact JA experiences.

For JA Social Innovation Challenge: Students will demonstrate the power of innovation on social and societal issues, showcasing their team's innovative idea, creativity and entrepreneurial savvy in a competitive environment. In addition to the competition, students will have the opportunity to participate in workshops led by national experts in innovation, entrepreneurship, and business.

JA Teams appear before a panel of independent judges who measure the team's performance against competition criteria and each other.

For complete competition requirements and criteria, view the, view the 2025 JA Social Innovation Challenge: Submission Guidelines and Competition Criteria.

Questions?
Please contact Meg Chapman at meg.chapman@ja.org.

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