Grow-NY Youth Competition Application 2026

Grow-NY Youth Competition Application
Calling all youth food system and technology entrepreneurs!

Our youth are the next generation of business developers, agriculture, food, and technology leaders. With the hope of inspiring and investing in the future of food, select middle and high school youth will be chosen to pitch their business idea during the competition to a panel of judges in November 2026.

Applications are due September 30, 2026 by 11:45pm EST.
Will you be presenting as an individual or a group? (Groups are limited to 3 students)

IndividualGroup of 2Group of 3

Applicant Information
Youth Name

First NameLast Name
School or Homeschool Name
Grade (as of November 2026)
New York State County Residing In
Please list any youth organizations you are affiliated with (FFA, 4-H, National Honor Society, MANNRS, etc.).
In five sentences or less, please describe yourself.

Group Member #2 Information
Youth Name #2

First NameLast Name
School or Homeschool Name
Grade (as of November 2026)
New York State County Residing In
Please list any youth organizations you are affiliated with (FFA, 4-H, National Honor Society, MANNRS, etc.).
In five sentences or less, please describe yourself.

Group Member #3 Information
Youth Name #3

First NameLast Name
School or Homeschool Name
Grade (as of November 2026)
New York State County Residing In
Please list any youth organizations you are affiliated with (FFA, 4-H, National Honor Society, MANNRS, etc.).
In five sentences or less, please describe yourself.

Adult Partner Information

All communication will be sent to the adult partner. Students will not directly receive information or emails about the competition.
Adult Partner Name (Teacher, Parent, Leader, etc.)

First NameLast Name
Adult Partner E-Mail Address
example@example.com
Adult Partner Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Grow-NY Youth Competition Application