Middle and high school students can apply online by 5 p.m. April 2 for the 2017 Wisconsin Youth Entrepreneurs in Science, a statewide youth business plan contest, organizers announced recently.

As previously reported, the program aims to foster interest in science and tech education and encourages students to be independent, creative thinkers capable of problem-solving.

“Leveraging technology, thinking creatively and working as a team are all important characteristics for today’s entrepreneurs,” Wisconsin Technology Council President Tom Still said in a statement. “Entrepreneurial skills are vital to the long-term success of Wisconsin’s youth, as well as the state’s innovation economy.”

Students are encouraged to submit their 250-word summary online. The entries that advance will then be required to write a 1,000-word executive summary of their science and tech-related business plan.

Cash and prizes will be given to finishers in each category–9th grade and under, 10th grade, 11th grade and 12th grade.