About DSH Pitch

DSH Pitch Competition is a global student pitch competition open to students aged 13+, hosted collaboratively by three youth-led organizations: DeltaForge Hacks, NextHorizon, and STEMise. 

This event brings together young innovators from around the world to transform bold ideas into compelling solutions at the intersection of STEM and entrepreneurship. Participants will work individually or in teams to identify a real-world problem and pitch a STEM-driven venture concept — no working prototype required. Ideas may range from biotech startups addressing global health challenges, to sustainability-focused engineering solutions, to AI-powered platforms reimagining how we learn, work, or connect. Creativity, market insight, feasibility, and the strength of your vision will be central to evaluation. Feel free to work individually or in a team of 3 people at most.

You don't need to build it — you need to believe in it. DSH Pitch Competition is about giving every ambitious student a stage to turn their "what if" into a pitch that could change the world.

• Problem & Impact
  Does the pitch clearly identify a real, significant problem? How meaningful and scalable is the potential impact?
• Innovation & Creativity
  Is the idea original and non-obvious? Does it approach the problem in a fresh or unexpected way? Does it demonstrate creative thinking beyond conventional solutions?
• Feasibility & Market Fit
  Is the solution realistically buildable or launchable? Is the target market clearly defined? Does the pitch demonstrate awareness of market competition and differentiation?
• Pitch Quality
  Is the idea communicated clearly and compellingly? Is the pitch well-structured and easy to follow? Does the presented demonstrate confidence and passion?