Celebrating 17 years of support for education entrepreneurs.
The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition is proud to announce the [Link to finals page] 25 ventures advancing as Semifinalists—innovators tackling the biggest challenges in education.
A select group of these Semifinalists will be chosen as Finalists to compete live at The Finals this September in Philadelphia, PA—more details to follow!
Considered the most prestigious and well-funded competition of its kind, the Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition celebrates and nurtures purpose-driven ventures that seek to advance teaching and learning through innovation.
2026 Competition
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January 14
Application Opens
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February 11
Applications Due
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May
Semifinalists Announced
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August
Finalists Announced
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Fall 2026
Live Competition
What Sets Us Apart
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The Brightest Minds
Thousands of ventures from more than 50 countries have applied to the EBPC.
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The Biggest Ideas
EBPC winners have championed innovations in virtual STEM education, speech-language technology, college eligibility, and more.
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Unrivaled Partners
EBPC is supported by the Michael & Lori Milken Family Foundation and Penn GSE.
Congratulations to the 2025 Winners!
These innovators competed for cash and prizes at the live pitch competition on Thursday, September 11 at HolonIQ’s Back to School Summit in New York City.
2025 Awards
Since 2010, the Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition has awarded more than $2 million in funding and support to education ventures making an impact through innovation. The 2025 awards were:
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$40,000
Michael & Lori Milken Family Foundation Grand Prize
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$25,000
Second place award
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$10,000
Third place award
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$5,000
Audience Choice prize