SharkMakers is a youth innovation and entrepreneurship accelerator where students challenge assumptions, break rules, and turn bold ideas into real-world ventures!Click the button below to explore what each Season 11 team is building, support their individual fundraising goals, and donate to the SharkMakers program.
Building on the foundation of NGT360, SharkMakers empowers students at the at the collegiate level nationwide to lead, innovate, and shape a more accessible future.
By becoming a mentor with Connect-IT 360, you’re doing more than volunteering your time—you’re shaping students as they grow into confident innovators, changemakers, and leaders of tomorrow.
By partnering with Connect-IT 360, you’re funding more than a program—you’re shaping students, innovation, and a future built on accessibility and opportunity.
Teen Innovators is the podcast where the next generation of leaders take the mic. Hosted by students, it’s your front-row seat to bold business insights, startup know-how, and the inspiring stories of young changemakers shaping the future.Tune in and get inspired to create your own impact.
Discover how Mobixx, the 2024–25 winners, transformed their idea into an award-winning innovation and shared it on the national stage at Wawability 2025. From mentorship to pitching industry leaders, their journey highlights the power of young innovators to drive real change.
Alumni Alex Kranias and Nia Balieva turned big ideas into real-world impact. From building products and pitching leaders to mentoring peers, they gained the skills and confidence to thrive. Today, Alex is heading to Apple, while Nia continues to inspire the next generation—proof that our programs unlocks student potential.