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Milken-Penn GSE 2025 Education Business Plan Competition for Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Milken-Penn GSE 2025 Education Business Plan Competition for Entrepreneurs Worldwide

The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC) is a global competition that supports innovative education ventures addressing systemic inequities in education. Launched in 2010 as a collaboration between Penn GSE and the Milken family foundations, EBPC connects participants with strategic advisors, investors, and customers.

The competition culminates in a live event judged by industry experts, offering participants a chance to showcase their solutions while gaining visibility and venture development support.


Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

Application DeadlineFebruary 19, 2025
TypeContest
SponsorMilken-Penn GSE
GenderMen and Women
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Benefits of Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

  • Venture development support from strategic advisors.
  • Networking opportunities with investors and potential customers.
  • Access to the Catapult Content Hub, featuring 4,000+ educational resources.
  • A platform to showcase innovations to industry experts and decision-makers.

Requirements for Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition

  • Individuals or groups aged 18 years or older.
  • Ventures founded by or serving individuals from marginalized and historically underrepresented communities.
  • Both for-profit and nonprofit ventures are accepted.
  • Ventures must not have raised more than $2,000,000 or generated more than $2,000,000 in gross revenue in the prior 12 months.
  • Applicants cannot include current Penn GSE faculty, staff, administrators, or previous finalists/winners (unless they are entering with a new, unrelated business plan).
  • Entrants must ensure compliance with laws in their jurisdiction of residence.

Selection Process

Selection Criteria

  • Innovation: How the venture addresses persistent or emerging educational challenges.
  • Equity Impact: Solutions that reduce systemic barriers and support underserved communities.
  • Market Potential: Target audience, customer discovery, and marketing strategy.
  • Leadership: Qualifications and expertise of the team.
  • Competitive Advantage: Differentiation from competitors and long-term sustainability.
  • Financial Viability: A clear financial model supported by realistic assumptions.

Timeline

  • January 15, 2025: Applications open.
  • February 19, 2025: Application deadline.
  • May 1, 2025: Semifinalists announced.
  • August 20, 2025: Finalists announced.
  • September 11, 2025: Live competition event.

Application Deadline

February 19, 2025

How to Apply

  • Prepare materials: Gather your product description, team details, financial model, equity impact statement, a 15-slide presentation deck, and an optional 60-second video pitch.
  • Register for Catapult: Create a free account on the Catapult platform (Catalyst @ Penn GSE virtual accelerator).
  • Complete the application: Submit all required materials via Catapult by February 19, 2025.

For more details,visit Penn GSE webpage


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