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Louisiana 4-H Tiger Tank Entrepreneurship Contest

Louisiana's Shark Tank-inspired 4-H statewide entrepreneurship competition for grades 8–12; held annually at 4-H University at LSU; two divisions: Ideation (business idea) and Up and Running (operating business); competitors submit a business plan and pitch to a panel of judges with experience in entrepreneurship, finance, and economic development; confirmed active with winners announced June 2025.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Louisiana 4-H members in grades 8 through 12 with a business idea (Ideation division) or an already-operating business (Up and Running division); available through local parish 4-H programs.

Requirements

  • Louisiana 4-H member in grades 8–12
  • Submit a business plan and prepare a business pitch
  • Compete in either the Ideation division (business idea) or Up and Running division (operating business)