Brandeis Innovation

Deadline: February 21, 2025

The Breakthrough to Scale Program equips EdTech entrepreneurs with the tools to develop scalable strategies through a 12-week accelerator. The program focuses on four core pillars: product-market fit, team-building, funding pathways, and impact. Participants benefit from:

• Initial Capital & Milestone-Based Funding: Up to $200K in two phases.
• Expert Guidance: Masterclasses, 1:1 Venture Partner mentorship, and a network of 175+ mentors.
• AI Integration: Support in leveraging AI for innovative learning solutions.
• Post-Program Support: Connections to customers, partnerships, and future funders.

Eligibility includes a working product, early market entry, and at least $200K ARR. CEOs or co-founders must commit ~6 hours/week. Apply now to scale your EdTech startup!

Registration to attend a required informational webinar: https://calendly.com/sarah_fryar/llf-a-breakthrough-to-scale-informational-webinar?month=2025-01

Applications for the 2025 Finance Program are open! 

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Deadline: Pre-registration is now open. For the Complete timeline of dates check it out at https://www.herox.com/EnergyTechUP/timeline

The American-Made EnergyTech University Prize (EnergyTech UP) 2025 offers student teams the opportunity to win cash prizes by creating and presenting a business plan centered around promising energy technologies. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Technology Transitions, the competition provides mentorship and resources, with over $450,000 available for students, and an additional $100,000 dedicated to faculty who elevate energy entrepreneurship at their institutions. This new faculty track incentivizes educators to engage students in energy technology commercialization and entrepreneurship, further enhancing the impact of the competition.

The Global EdTech Startups Awards (GESAwards) represents the largest global competition and community for educational technology, involving over 6,000 startups from more than 130 countries since its inception in 2014. The awards aim to foster international collaboration and global expansion within the EdTech sector, offering startups from diverse regions the opportunity to showcase their innovations globally, connect with industry leaders, and potentially win the title Edtech Startup of the Year. The program includes regional semifinals leading up to a final event in London each January and a two-day boot camp providing finalists with significant networking and growth opportunities. Startups at various stages are encouraged to apply, especially those with products ready for the market but not yet widely distributed.

The Hult Prize invites students globally to participate in a challenge that combines competition with a cause. This program encourages young entrepreneurs to develop startups that address critical global issues, fostering a spirit of social entrepreneurship. This prestigious program enables students to develop startups with the potential for real-world impact, offering a chance to join a global network of peers, mentors, and experts. Competitors strive to reach the Global Finals, with a grand prize of $1 million in funding to realize their innovative ideas.

Participants can elevate an existing startup or create a new venture through this program. To be eligible, you must be a currently enrolled student in a degree program, part of a team of 3-5 members from the same university (with an allowance for one member from a different institution), and at least 18 years old. Engage in this opportunity to bring your impactful business ideas to life with the Hult Prize.

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