College
Next Gen Application Deadline
Student applications close for the SharkMakers Next Gen collegiate cohort.
Calendar
SharkMakers events.
Every date for the season, in one place. Filter by who an event is for, and register for the ones that are open to you.
Choose at least one group to see events.
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September 2026
October 2026
In personCollege
Next Gen Kickoff
Student onboarding: program welcome, expectations, team orientation, platform onboarding and next steps, plus an industry / market panel.
For accepted SharkMakers Next Gen students.
In personCollege
Next Gen Workshop 1: Problem Validation, Customer & Market Discovery
Problem validation, customer discovery and early market research.
For accepted SharkMakers Next Gen students.
In personCollege
Next Gen Workshop 2: Product Development & Human-Centered Design
Product development using human-centered design with accessibility at the forefront.
For accepted SharkMakers Next Gen students.
In personCollege
Next Gen Workshop 3: Business Model, Financials & Budgeting
Business model, financial fundamentals and budgeting, with an introduction to pitching.
For accepted SharkMakers Next Gen students.
In personCollege
Next Gen Workshop 4: Sales Strategy & Final Pitch Preparation
Sales strategy, growth planning and final pitch preparation.
For accepted SharkMakers Next Gen students.
November 2026
In personHigh schoolOpen to everyone
Money Smart Community Event / SharkMakers Showcase
SharkMakers and JPMorgan Chase present a financial literacy experience for teens and parents, free and open to the public. Earn it. Save it. Grow it. Protect it. Real conversations, real-world money skills, a stronger financial future.
In personMentors
Mentor Kickoff
Mentor orientation, season overview, expectations, student support, program goals and networking.
For registered SharkMakers mentors. Register as a mentor
VirtualHigh schoolOpen to everyone
Student & Parent Information Session
Meet the SharkMakers team, explore the SharkMakers experience, and learn how you can join this season's cohort. For interested students, families and educators.
In personCollege
Next Gen Mock Pitch
Final pitch prep: teams practice full pitches and receive structured feedback before the final.
For accepted SharkMakers Next Gen students.
December 2026
VirtualHigh schoolOpen to everyone
Student & Parent Information Session
Meet the SharkMakers team, explore the SharkMakers experience, and learn how you can join this season's cohort. For interested students, families and educators.
High school Details to be confirmed
High School Application Deadline
Closes the recruitment period and finalizes the high school applicant pool.
High school registration opens October 15. Join the interest list to hear first.
In personCollegeOpen to everyone
Next Gen Final Pitch & Awards
Final pitches, judging, awards and celebration.
Registration for this event is not open yet. It opens here, and the interest list hears first.
In personHigh school
High School Student Kickoff
Welcome and team building, business panel, ideation and customer discovery, solution and value proposition, idea blueprint and elevator pitch, fundraising overview.
For accepted high school SharkMakers students and their mentors.
January 2027
In personHigh school
High School Workshop 1: Human-Centered Design, Customer Discovery & Personas
Human-centered design, customer surveys, customer personas, pitch prep and Mini-Shark pitches.
For accepted high school SharkMakers students and their mentors.
In personHigh school
High School Workshop 2: Product Strategy, Use Cases & Journey
Product strategy, use cases, customer journey mapping, pitch prep and Mini-Shark pitches.
For accepted high school SharkMakers students and their mentors.
February 2027
In personHigh schoolOpen to everyone Details to be confirmed
Inclusive Hive 5K
An accessibility-focused community event with SharkMakers participation.
In personHigh school
High School Workshop 3: UI/UX, Architecture & Security
UI/UX, product architecture, security, pitch prep and Mini-Shark pitches.
For accepted high school SharkMakers students and their mentors.
In personHigh school
High School Workshop 4: Marketing & Pitching
Marketing, pitch development, Pitch Deck 101 and mentor rotations.
For accepted high school SharkMakers students and their mentors.
March 2027
In personHigh school
High School Workshop 5: Final Pitch Prep
Final pitch preparation, methodologies, product feedback and mentor rotations (pitch deck, UI/product design, marketing, research).
For accepted high school SharkMakers students and their mentors.
In personHigh schoolOpen to everyone
Pitch Tank / Pre-Game
Finalist exhibits, business panel, alumni panels and community engagement.
Registration for this event is not open yet. It opens here, and the interest list hears first.
In personHigh school
High School Mock Pitches
Rotations focused on pitch prep, mock pitch, pitch deck, product and marketing, with mentor feedback.
For accepted high school SharkMakers students and their mentors.
April 2027
In personHigh school Details to be confirmed
High School Final Pitches
Final competition pitches and judging; the culminating presentation event for the high school program.
For accepted high school SharkMakers students and their mentors.
In personHigh schoolOpen to everyone Details to be confirmed
High School Awards Ceremony
Recognizes student achievement: awards, program celebration, sponsor recognition and community engagement.
Registration for this event is not open yet. It opens here, and the interest list hears first.
Looking for the high school season?
Registration for the high school season is separate from these events. Join the high school interest list and we will tell you first when it opens.
