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Build something that’s
Bold
Real
Innovative
Global
Inspiring
Yours
Impactful
Unstoppable
1 month, 10× impact.
Prize pool of $500 CAD (and growing)
About
Glass Frog Academy’s Global Leapshot Challenge exists to prove that high schoolers can build things that matter, not just imagine them. For one month, student teams worldwide tackle real-world problems and build the smallest working version of an “impossible” idea. We believe the next generation of builders shouldn’t have to wait until college to start, and that the world’s largest ideas can come from the youngest innovators of our society.
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The moonshot formula
Borrowed from X, the moonshot factory: the six ingredients of every great entry.
Think about a problem that touches a lot of people, not just something that personally bugs you. A clever fix for a tiny inconvenience isn't going to carry the pitch.
Your solution should make people say "wait, really?" when they first hear it. Most big ideas sound a little crazy at first — that's usually a good sign.
Show us the piece of technology that actually makes this doable right now — something new, or something that just got a lot cheaper or easier to access.
We're not looking for a small tweak to how things already work. Aim for something closer to ten times better, even if that means starting from scratch.
Someone should be able to flip through your deck without you in the room and still get it: what the problem is, how you're solving it, and why now.
You don't need a polished product. Just build enough to show your idea actually works — a rough demo beats a well-written plan.
Prizes & Dates
There will be a virtual kickoff call on September 16 — specific details will be emailed to registered participants.
Rules
Must still be in high school in the 2026–2027 education year.
Up to 7 members per team.
Submit a standalone slide deck and a visual representation of your prototype.
Work must be original and created during the build window; no pre-existing startups.
AI can be used, but it must be cited.
One team per person: you can't be on multiple teams or make multiple submissions.
Sponsors & Partners
Want to support the next generation of builders? Become a sponsor or partner →
Want to contribute to the prize pool directly?
Donate to the prize pool →