Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB) is excited to announce our upcoming PYB Entrepreneurship Competition, designed to empower young people in Greater Philadelphia through hands-on entrepreneurial learning.
Program Highlights
- $10,000 Investment Award:
Win seed funding to launch or grow a business or side hustle.
- Bootcamp Classes:
Classes cover building a business pitch presentation around their business idea to present to a panel of judges comprised of local business owners.
Interactive sessions held from 5–7 PM every Tuesday and Thursday on the following dates:
March 19, 24, 26 & 31; April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 2026
(100% attendance is necessary to compete.)
- Shark Tank Competition:
Finalists will pitch their ideas live on April 22, 2026.
- Age Eligibility:
Open to youth and young adults ages 16–24 (not limited to high school students).
Benefits for Participants
- Explore diverse career paths and entrepreneurial ventures
- Gain real-world experience from local business leaders
- Enhance skill sets vital for future success
Registration
- Register online or scan the QR code on the attached flyer.
- Application deadline: March 6, 2025 at midnight.
Download the flyer
