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Celebrating
14 YEARS OF BRIGHT IDEAS
The Thomas Edison Pitch Contest was created by the Edison Innovation Foundation in 2010 as a competition to showcase and encourage invention, innovation and entrepreneurship among students before they get to college. Every year, students submit their great ideas to win prizes and gain the hands-on experience exclusive to our contest!
A STEM Challenge Inspiring Innovation
Thomas Edison once said "There's a better way to do it - find it!" We are extending this challenge to students from grades 4-12! Our fun STEM contest will allow students to create their own inventions to solve problems that they see in the world today. You'll have
the chance to:
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Become the next Thomas Edison by creating a new invention to solve the world's problems
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Learn about STEM, history & entrepreneurship all in one contest
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Receive a FREE Maker-Kit full of inventing supplies & a stipend for your teacher/mentor
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Motivate & inspire students to learn science, engineering, business, marketing & more!
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Pitch your invention to a panel of judges who are real-life scientists & entrepreneurs
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Work together as a team to win the Grand Prize - A 3D PRINTER FOR YOUR SCHOOL
IMPRESSIVE PRIZES
STEM Tools, Amazon Gift Cards, T-Shirts, & More for every finalist!
REAL-LIFE SKILLS
Use critical thinking, problem solving & presentation skills to succeed in this contest & beyond!
A DIGITAL EXPERINCE
Since our contest is digital, student can join in from anywhere in the world!
INSPIRE INNOVATION
Motivate students to become the next Thomas Edison through innovation and humanitarianism!
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CONTEST TIMELINE
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