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Celebrating
13 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 & 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
Registration for 2022-23 Contest
Begins on December 1!
Students will have 3 months to complete their projects for the Thomas Edison Pitch Contest!
JAN
NOV
NOV
JAN
1
APR
19
MAY
17
JAN
30
APR
DEC
1
Early
Registration
Work On
Your Project
Finalists Announced
Registration Ends
28
Regular Registration
Begins
ALL PROJECTS
DUE
Final Pitch
Event
