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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!
CONTEST TIMELINE
