Entrepreneurship in Conservation & Outdoor Recreation: Funding the Future!

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in partnership with Enspire Advantage is hosting a pitch competition for high school students!

Join other high school innovators in creating business ideas that support conservation and outdoor adventure. You will sharpen your creativity, learn real entrepreneurship and financial skills, and stand out on college applications. This is your chance to show that your ideas can make a difference for the world around you.

Apply below by 11:59pm on September 5th, 2025

Team Member 1

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Last Name

Personal Email

High School

Student Grade

Team Member 2

First Name

Last Name

Personal Email

High School

Student Grade

Your Proposal

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Executive Summary

A short, powerful summary of your entire business idea. What is it, and why is it important?

Problem/ Opportunity

What specific conservation challenge or outdoor recreation need are you addressing? What exciting opportunity have you identified that your business can capitalize on?

Solution/ Product/ Service

What exactly is your business offering? Is it a product, a service, or an experience? How does your offering solve the problem or seize the opportunity you identified?

Target Market

Who are your ideal customers or users? Describe them! Why would they be interested in your product/service?

Conservation/ Outdoor Recreation Impact

This is crucial! Clearly explain how your business directly benefits conservation efforts or promotes responsible outdoor recreation. Be specific: Does it protect a habitat? Educate the public? Fund conservation projects? Provide sustainable outdoor experiences?

Marketing/ Outreach Idea

How will you let people know about your amazing business? What are some ways you would reach your target customers?

Basic Financial Idea (Optional but Encouraged)

How would your business make money? How would it be funded (ex., grants, donations, sales)? You don't need detailed numbers, just a basic concept.

Prototype Description/ Demonstration Plan

Describe the prototype or model you plan to create/demonstrate. This could be a physical model, a digital simulation, a detailed visual representation, or a functional component. Explain what aspect of your business concept the prototype/model demonstrates. Outline how you would demonstrate this prototype/model during a live presentation (ex. “We will show a video of our app’s functionality,” or “Here is a physical model of our product”)