International High School Business Plan Competition

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What Is IHSBPC?

The International High School Business Plan Competition (IHSBPC) is a premier international program within the Ganesha Business Festival 2026. It is designed for high school students (SMA/SMK/Equivalent) globally, challenging them to develop innovative, human-centric business solutions that embody the “Human Edge: The Power Beyond Technology” theme. Through a series of competitive stages, participants are required to identify real-world problems, formulate feasible business ideas, and develop comprehensive business plans covering aspects such as value proposition, market analysis, business model, financial planning, and social impact. Participants will present and pitch their ideas before experienced judges, receiving feedback to refine their concepts. IHSBPC aims to cultivate future Conscious Leaders who can leverage technology responsibly while prioritizing human values, empathy, and ethical considerations to create meaningful impact in a tech-driven world.

Main Theme

"Innovate With Heart: Combining Technology with Human-Centered Business Ideas"

Challenging young generation to design a business rooted in empathy, where solutions to human needs remain a top priority amidst technological advancements. We encourage students to intelligently utilize technology not as a center of ideas, but as a powerful tool to help us solve various human needs. Through this theme, we want to see that the best innovations are born from the combination of a heart that understands humans and technology that can strengthen its sustainability, creating a business that is advanced, profitable, and remains humane. Create a business innovation that utilize technology, not be controlled by it. Use technology as a powerful tool to touch lives and humanize others.

Sub-theme

Sub-Theme 1: Healthcare & Mental Wellness
Sub-Theme 2: Future Education & Digital Literacy
Sub-Theme 3: Innovative Local Tourism
Sub-Theme 4: Modern Creative Economy
Sub-Theme 5: Sustainable Living & Green Innovation