Build. Pitch.Change the World.
Join 800+ innovators competing in future-focused events. Transform your ideas into MVPs, pitch to real investors, and build solutions with global impact.
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What Makes BYTE Different
We give students the platform, guidance, and competitive structure to create real world impact.
Incubation & Pitching
Pitch directly to founders, investors, and industry pros while getting actionable feedback.
MVP Sprints & Mentorship
Guided sprints turn ideas into minimum viable products with technical and business mentorship.
Live Pitch Events
Present in real time to practitioner panels that have built and scaled companies.
Integrated Competitions
DECA, TSA, and HOSA inspired events modernized for innovation, entrepreneurship, and tech.
Execution First
BYTE prioritizes hands-on creation over theory and case studies.
Chapter Innovation Hubs
School chapters operate as labs where teams collaborate on projects with real adoption potential.
Vertical Talent Pipeline
A continuous pathway across middle school, high school, and college to grow leaders in tech and business.
Scalable, Real-World Impact
Projects are built for product market fit, scalability, and public impact, not just the classroom.
40+ Competition Events
From MVP sprints to boardroom simulations, compete in events designed for real-world impact
Entrepreneurship Innovation Challenge
Financial Strategy Case Studies
Leadership & Crisis Management
DECA, TSA & HOSA Members Welcome
Already part of a CTSO? Perfect! Compete in BYTE events while maintaining your current membership. We integrate the best of all worlds.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Technology & Engineering
Health & Medical Innovation
Your existing CTSO experience is valued here. Bring your skills and compete at another level.
Backed by Industry Leaders
We're proud to collaborate with partners who generously provide support that helps us deliver impactful events.
Interested in partnering? Get in touch
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about joining BYTE and starting your innovation journey
BYTE is the first student-led accelerator at scale, combining elements of a startup accelerator with the competitive structure of CTSOs. Unlike traditional organizations, we focus on building real MVPs, pitching to actual investors, and creating solutions with real-world impact beyond the classroom.