Nicaragua: This is what we got

The following is a photo journey through the day of our National Competition. In a nutshell: we gathered student teams from 12 different regions of Nicaragua, they shared their entrepreneurial ideas at a product fair, they each presented their business plans for 7 minutes in front of a live audience, they responded to questions from the judges for 3 minutes following their presentations, the judges deliberated while everybody ate lunch (the criteria for evaluation includes: product innovation, market study, finances, marketing, the business plan overall, and the presentation of the business plan), and then we gave out the awards at the end of the event. Enjoy!

Product: Lotion to get rid of stretch marks, made with carrots.

Product: Rice flour.

Product: Vases and candle holders made from recycled wine bottles.

Product: Vitamin drink made with "viña."

Product: Drink to alleviate menstrual cramps. 

Product: Piano pedal made from recycled staplers; used to prolong the sound on electric keyboards.

Product: Flour made from "malanga."

Product: Biodiesel.

Product: Chocolate with coconut center.

Product: Natural mascara.

Product: Plantain ceviche.

Product: Dual-purpose machete/saw. 

Everybody gathered to watch the presentation and defense of business plans.

The first-place team presenting their product.

The judges.

2nd place: Chocolnic--Product: Chocolate w/coconut center (These are my students!)

1st place: Alfarero's Music--Product: Piano pedal made from recycled staplers