WHO CAN ENTER

• Students in grades 9–12
• Public, private, alternative, and homeschool students
• Individuals or teams
• New ideas, pre-launch ventures, and existing student-led businesses
• Nonprofit and community ventures
• Students from Cody, the surrounding region, and neighboring communities

WHAT YOU WILL SUBMIT

• Application form
• Pitch video of up to 3 minutes
• Pitch deck of up to 10 slides
• Completed Trout Tank Business Financial Worksheet

STUDENT-LED MEANS STUDENT-LED

Adults, teachers, parents, and mentors are encouraged to help students develop the idea and prepare. The business, decisions, application, and pitch must remain student-led.

DIVISIONS

Small Business & Community Venture:

Built primarily for a local or regional market.

Innovative Business:

Designed to grow beyond the local market.

If you are unsure which division fits, choose the closest option. Forward Cody may move an application to the other division if it is a better fit.