The Milken-Penn GSE EBPC supports and encourages ventures with a strong mission to tackle deep-rooted inequalities in education through creative solutions.
The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition is widely recognized as a highly esteemed and generously funded event for education-based business plans. It draws innovative concepts from across the globe. Since 2010, the competition has granted over $2 million in cash prizes. Previous winners and finalists have gone on to secure over $200 million in funding.
Prize
- Grand Prize from the Michael & Lori Milken Family Foundation: $40,000
- Prize from Cognativ Inc.: $25,000
- Prize from Magnitude Digital: $10,000
- Audience Choice Award sponsored by Osage Venture Partners: $5,000
Eligibility Criteria
- They are open to receiving creative education initiatives aimed at addressing educational disparities worldwide, particularly those initiated by and catering to individuals from marginalized and historically underrepresented communities.
- Applicants operating in diverse educational environments – spanning from early childhood education to corporate and adult training – are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Both nonprofit and for-profit ventures are welcome to submit their proposals.
Application process
- EBPC applicants are required to outline an education-related challenge that their project aims to tackle, present their proposed solution, and explore opportunities for expanding the impact of their innovation to showcase its potential for promoting fairness in education and other contexts.
- Examine the application components provided below, and begin organizing the necessary materials for a strong application.
- Spare 5 minutes to sign up for a complimentary Catapult account.
- Upon registration, you will proceed to complete and submit your application via Catapult’s web-based platform by February 19, 2024.
- To apply for this opportunity please click on the provided link to access the online application form.
Visit the official website of the Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition for more information.
Application Deadline
February 19, 2024.
