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D.I.C.E. Challenge

Much like the hit television series Shark Tank, the D.I.C.E. (Dreams, Ingenuity, Creativity, Entrepreneurship) Challenge is a regional competition in which high school students are tasked to create a business product or service, develop a business plan, and pitch their idea to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs who serve as judges.  Business ideas and plans are evaluated and ranked, with the top 3 teams receiving funding to support their business.


The goal of the D.I.C.E. Challenge is to not only inspire high school students to learn about entrepreneurship and see small business creation and ownership as a viable career goal, but also help students understand the vital role an entrepreneur plays within a community: increasing economic growth, providing access to unique goods and services, and even promoting social change.

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2024 Competition Details

Date: Friday, December 6, 2024

D.I.C.E. Curriculum

Teams that register for the D.I.C.E. Challenge gain access to a curriculum aligned with Indiana State Business Standards. This curriculum is strategically designed to support and guide students through the competition process. Although it may not be used in its entirety, it can complement existing curricula, allowing educators the flexibility to select and integrate specific lessons into their classroom.

Full access to the curriculum is granted upon payment of registration.

Location: Ivy Tech Community College - Lawrenceburg Riverfront Campus

Time: 9:00 AM

Fee: $500 per school (for two teams)

  • Maximum Number of Students per Team: 3

  • Schools can register more than two teams,
    but each registration of 2 teams is $500.

Top Teams Receive:

  • 1st - $3,000.00 investment

    • An additional $600 will be granted to support the school’s business classroom.

  • 2nd - $2,000.00 investment

    • An additional $400 will be granted to support the school’s business classroom.

  • 3rd - $1,000.00 investment

    • An additional $200 will be granted to support the school’s business classroom.

2023 D.I.C.E. Challenge Winners

First Place

Aveyana Williams, Sophia Sullivan, and Emma Gober from Jac-Cen-Del High School with their idea of Gogh Bloom, a flower garden and bouquet business at their school.

Second Place

Lily Dennis, Chloe Bohman, & Isabel Price from Oldenburg High School with their idea of UR Space, an individualized wedding planning service.

Third Place

Ben Stoops from Lawrenceburg High School as the third place winner with the idea of B.S. Baseball Gloves, which re-laces and breaks in baseball gloves.