$50 Bucks Kids Business Challenge — Livingston Global Academy

The $50 Bucks Kids Business Challenge is a free online business competition for kids ages 8 to 12, running from April 1st, 2026 to July 1st, 2026. Hosted by Livingston Global Academy, this worldwide virtual competition gives young entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their business idea and win real prizes — including cash to start their very first business.

About the Challenge

Do you have a business idea you could start with just $50? Or have you already launched your own business? This is your moment to share it with the world.

Kids from anywhere in the world can enter the $50 Bucks Kids Business Challenge by recording a short video pitch of up to 2 minutes in vertical Shorts format. Every pitch submitted will be published on the Livingston Global Academy YouTube channel as a Short, giving each participant a real audience of parents, educators, and young entrepreneurs worldwide.

This is not just a competition — it is a real-world learning experience where kids practice entrepreneurship, public speaking, and business planning in front of a global community.

What Your Pitch Must Cover

To enter, your video pitch must include all of the following:

1. Concept: What is your business idea and what problem does it solve?
2. Product or Service: What exactly are you selling?
3. Target Market: Who are your customers and who will buy from you?
4. Startup Cost: How much money do you need to get started? Must be $50 or less.
5. Pricing: How much does your product or service cost to buy?
6. Sales Plan: Where and how are you going to sell it?

How to Enter

Up to 2 Minutes Shorts format

Record your pitch video in vertical Shorts format, up to 2 minutes long. By submitting your video, you give Livingston Global Academy permission to publish it on our YouTube channel as part of the challenge. Once published, the video with the most likes will win the People’s Award — so share your video and rally your supporters!

Language

Pitches are in English. However, you are welcome to present in your native language as long as you include an English translation in the closed captions (CC) of your video. We want young entrepreneurs from every corner of the world to feel welcome to participate.

Prizes

Winner

$50 cash to start your real business, plus a $200 voucher for Livingston Global Academy online classes.

1st Runner-Up

$150 voucher for Livingston Global Academy Online classes.

2nd Runner-Up

$100 voucher for Livingston Global Academy Online classes.

3rd Runner-Up

$50 voucher for Livingston Global Academy Online classes.

People’s Award (most likes on YouTube)

$100 voucher for Livingston Global Academy online classes, including AI and business classes for kids.

Certificates

All participants receive certificates.

Who Can Enter

The $50 Bucks Kids Business Challenge is open to children ages 8 to 12 from anywhere in the world.

Whether your business already exists or is still just an idea in your notebook, you are welcome to enter.

About Livingston Global Academy

Livingston Global Academy is an online education platform dedicated to teaching kids real-world business, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills. Founded by Andrew Livingston, a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with over 30 years of experience, the Academy believes that the next generation of business leaders does not have to wait to grow up to get started.

Event Details

Free Online Competition,

Open Worldwide Start Date: April 1st, 2026

Submission Deadline: July 1st, 2026

Age Group: Children ages 8 to 12

Language: English

Organizer: Livingston Global Academy

Registration Form

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Participant's First Name *

Age *

What grade is the Participant in? *

Country *

Parent/Guardian Name *

First

Last

is Age Agreement

Parent/Guardian Email *

Permission & Agreement *

• I am the parent or legal guardian of the child named above. I give Livingston Global Academy full permission to publish my child's submitted video on the Livingston Global Academy YouTube channel and related social media platforms as part of the $50 Bucks Kids Business Challenge. I understand that only my child's first name, age, grade, and country will be used publicly. No other personal information will be shared.
• I confirm that the video was created by my child (help is allowed) and that I have the right to submit it for this competition.
• I agree to receive a confirmation email regarding my child's submission to the $50 Bucks Kids Business Challenge.

Submit Your Pitch