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What is the San Diego Kidpreneur Expo?
The San Diego Kidpreneur Expo is ran by the Non Profit Organization SD Kidpreneurs. The San Diego Kidpreneur Expo inspires kids and teens to discover their inner entrepreneur. The largest entrepreneurship event for kids in North America, this one-day expo gives kids and teens the opportunity to showcase their very own businesses and learn from top business owners and entrepreneurs in San Diego.
How many businesses will you accept?
We will accept up to 100+ businesses.
Where should I begin?
Start with our resources page. Read inspiring stories about other young entrepreneurs and play games to hone your business skills.
How do I apply? Can I apply as part of a group?
Application must be submitted online. Please submit one application for each business. Kidpreneurs working as a group should submit one application that includes each participants information. No more than 3 participants per business.
What is on the application?
The application asks kidpreneurs to think through some simple, but important elements of their business:
- What product or service do you plan to sell?
- What price will you charge for each product/service? How much will each product/service cost you?
- How will you pay for your startup costs? If someone is helping you with your startup costs, how will you pay that person back?
- How will you advertise/market your business before the fair?
- At the end of the fair, how will you determine if your business was a success?
What if someone else has the same business idea?
Two cupcake businesses? Not a problem. In general, we will let market forces play out, though we will let later entries know if another applicant has a similar idea so the later entrant can decide what to do.
Will electricity be available?
yes, we can provide electricity to the booths at an extra cost. Please give notice ahead of time that you will be needing electricity.
What are the rules?
This event is designed to give young entrepreneurs the experience of selling a product or service. If a parent is found selling or promoting a kidpreneur's product or service, their business will be disqualified from the competition.
Parents of younger children may sit in the booth, but the children should be responsible for set up, customer interaction, and sales.
Parents may help their child fill out the application, but we expect the children to do as much as possible by themselves.
How did the San Diego Kidpreneur Expo get started?
Mike and Josie Blackwell wanted to spark a sense of wonder and entrepreneurship in their child so they created the first San Diego Kidpreneur Expo in San Diego with the help of Acton Children's Business Fair. We are excited to bring this awesome event to San Diego for aspiring Kidpreneurs!
