Watch local teens and young adults pitch their business ideas to a panel of experienced entrepreneurs and venture capitalists for a chance to win up to $5,000 in seed money for their new venture.
If you like Shark Tank, you won't want to miss this! Launch at the Library is excited to announce the first ever Young Entrepreneur Program Pitch Competition for high school students (13-18) and young adults (19-25). For more information visit champaign.org/yep
More About the Program: YEP is an award-winning, innovative curriculum that seeks to engage, empower, and educate Champaign County high school students and young adults through entrepreneurship. Through a series of interactive seminars and collaborative workshops, experienced mentors guide participants through the process of turning their innovative ideas into viable business opportunities. The pitch competition is the capstone project for the 8-week accelerator program.
Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.