The business plan competition represents middle and high school entrepreneurship classes from across the state. All student competitors who have placed first or second in a class business plan competition are eligible to compete on the state level hosted in Columbia, South Carolina. The YEScarolina Annual Business Plan Competition hosts 50 to 60 top youth entrepreneurs with three rounds of competition. The final round of competition showcases the best and brightest ideas in the state and each student has an opportunity to present their business plan for a chance to win seed money to launch their venture.