Congratulations to the 2025-26 IE University NextGen Innovators Challenge Winners

Dec 19, 2025

IE University and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the NextGen Innovators Challenge!

In this challenge, members flexed their creativity, tech savviness and business expertise in a real-world design challenge inspired by the future of technology. Members created a video walkthrough of their application in response to a video lecture

This April, the top three teams will be recognized on stage during the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA. Congratulations to the following DECA members:

First Place

Rayyan Khan, Rayhan Raja and Nikhil Sivanthi | Reedy High School, TX - Receiving $1,500

Second Place

Anthony Bretchkin and Celeste Arthur | Loyola Catholic Secondary School, ON - Receiving $1,000

Third Place

Sana David and Isha Mehta | Interlake High School, WA - Receiving $500

Thank you to IE University for supporting this challenge.

*Eligibility to attend DECA ICDC is determined by the chartered association advisor based on their policies. Finalists should consult with their chartered association advisor for eligibility guidelines and gain approval from their chapter advisor to attend the conference.

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