1. Complete the Registration Form – Use this registration link to enter your email and indicate whether you're a high school or university-aged student.
2. Receive Your Application – After registering, you'll automatically receive an email with the correct application link based on your age group. From here, sign up individually or as a team with up to four friends. Only one registration per team is required. (You'll list all team members during this registration).
3. Identify a Problem
   • Focus on a pressing issue caused by the California wildfires. Your idea should help affected individuals or the environment.
4. Create an Innovative Solution
   • Design a solution that is original, practical, and addresses the identified problem. Build a business idea around your concept.
5. Review the Scoring Criteria
   • Understand what judges will be looking for in your pitch and use this as a guide to structure your submission.
6. Record Your Pitch
   • Record a 3-5 minute video introducing your idea. Aim to clearly explain the problem, your solution, and how it can make a difference.
   • Upload the video to YouTube with the hashtag #BloomCollidescopePitch in the title.
7. Submit Your Video
   • Complete the pitch submission form that will be available closer to the competition deadline and provide the YouTube link to your video.