Celebrating
11 YEARS OF BRIGHT IDEAS
The Thomas Edison Pitch Contest was created 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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Learn about STEM, history, & entrepreneurship all in one contest
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Receive a FREE Maker-Kit full of inventing supplies from Picoturbine ($200 value) & a stipend for your teacher/mentor
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Pitch your invention to a panel of judges who are real-life scientists & entrepreneurs
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Work on a team with friends 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 problem solving, perseverance, and persuasion to truly succeed in this contest & beyond!
A DIGITAL EXPERINCE
With a proven digital framework , this contest perfectly to your distance learning curriculum.
INSPIRE INNOVATION
Edison didn't only create inventions but whole industries...you can do that too!
CONTEST TIMELINE
The 2020-21 Contest will begin soon. Here's what comes next:
Teams should be working diligently towards their final submission deadline:
JAN
NOV
NOV
JAN
1
APR
30
MAY
13
JAN
30
MAY
6
DEC
1
Early
Registration
Work On
Your Project
Finalists Announced
Registration Ends
Regular Registration
Begins
ALL PROJECTS
DUE
Final Pitch
Event
