BASK · Acton, Mass. · worldwide
You’re not too young to build something real.
BASK gives young founders and builders opportunities to pitch, showcase, and grow businesses, nonprofits, and projects.
real booth · real customers · real money
What students have built with BASK
BASK is a youth entrepreneurship organization operated by students who understand how hard it is to find an audience, feedback, and a place to begin. For nine years it has given young people ways to build, launch, and run their own ventures — through the Children’s Business Fair of Massachusetts and a monthly online pitch competition open worldwide.
Established in Acton, Massachusetts · since 2017
Explore our story →- Young Entrepreneurs Annually
- 300+
- Community Attendees Reached
- 3,000+
- in Student-Generated Sales
- $50K+
- Pitches Submitted This Month
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Recognition
Recognized through citations and support from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, and Massachusetts State Senator James Eldridge.
Organizations Supporting BASK
About our partnerships →BASK works with educational institutions, foundations, youth organizations, and technology companies to expand what young founders can access and build.
The flagship · Hosted by BASK
The Children’s Business Fair of Massachusetts
Every year, hundreds of student-run businesses set up booths at Nara Park and sell products, services, and projects to a public audience of thousands — Massachusetts’ annual youth entrepreneur showcase.
Show us what you’re building
Businesses, nonprofits, products, events, and ideas belong here. One video, filmed on a phone, judged by people who have actually built things. Every month, three student founders get paid.
- Who
- Ages 12–17, any country
- Cost
- Free — no entry fee
- Team
- Solo or a team of up to 3
- Video
- 90 sec – 3 min, one take
Prizes are sent to a parent or guardian within 14 days of the winner announcement.
Meet Students Who Have Participated in BASK
Nine years of fair booths, first sales, and monthly pitch winners. Founder Spotlights feature students who have pitched, competed, or exhibited with BASK — real students and real numbers, no stock kids, ever.
CONTACT SHEET · FAIR ARCHIVE · 2017–2025
Help young founders build something real
The Children’s Business Fair of Massachusetts is made possible by businesses and community partners. Sponsorship supports the venue, student awards, event operations, and a free public experience for young entrepreneurs and their families.
sponsors keep it free to attend
Connect With Other Young Builders
The BASK community gives students a place to share progress, discover opportunities, and stay connected across BASK programs.
What are you building?
The form takes about five minutes. New winners every month.