America's Startup Competition Returns | Phoenix News

College campuses are buzzing with innovation as America 250 revives its “America’s Startup” competition with a $1 million prize pool and big-name investors like Steve Wozniak and Joe Montana reviewing top 100 entries. Students from 200+ schools across 42 states pitched bold ideas in AI, healthcare, sustainability, and tech—turning personal challenges into scalable ventures. The fall round features live pitches in D.C., $25K grants for 30 semi-finalists, and $50K for each of the three grand prize winners. Submit your idea and 2-minute video by October 8—this is your launchpad to real-world impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4d41a8caf27e4aae