The Finals
The 2026 Semifinalists have been selected! These 25 innovative ventures will move forward in the competition, showcasing bold solutions to the most pressing challenges in education.
A select group of these Semifinalists will be chosen as Finalists to compete live at The EBPC Finals this September in Philadelphia, PA—more details to follow!
An inspiring day of innovation from purpose-driven ventures advancing teaching and learning through innovation.
Watch the final pitches and Q&A with judges, and vote in real-time for the Audience Choice Prize winner. Network with education entrepreneurs and edtech investors, and gain insights from industry leaders.
Congratulations to the 2026 Semifinalists!
We’re proud to introduce the 2026 semifinalists—25 visionary ventures addressing some of education’s most pressing challenges with bold thinking and innovative solutions. As they enter Catapult, the Catalyst @ Penn GSE virtual accelerator, they’ll refine their models, receive expert mentorship, and participate in immersive learning experiences. From this outstanding cohort, a select group will be chosen as finalists to compete live at The Finals this September in Philadelphia, PA—stay tuned for what’s ahead!
Advize is a scalable career insights platform that delivers real-world professional and alumni experiences to make career exploration more transparent, personalized, and accessible across education and workforce pathways.
Apprentos is a workforce-focused edtech platform that helps learners, employers, and governments scale registered apprenticeships and expand career pathways.
BeLang is an online English language learning platform that helps learners build conversational fluency and confidence for real‑world life, work, study, and travel through personalized instruction, interactive practice, and flexible scheduling.
Brikap closes educational gaps for adults outside the traditional system by providing tailored, barrier-free training that builds essential skills.
CreatED is an innovation platform empowering high school students to design, build, and launch projects, research, and startups that address real-world challenges.
Equal Edge U is an AI-powered platform helping neurodivergent college students manage time, tasks, and focus while improving academic success and retention.
Factors Education is an AI-powered platform that builds dynamic learner profiles to personalize resources and measure competency development aligned to a school’s portrait of a graduate.
Fitalyst uses learning analytics and behavioral science to close the achievement gap for first-generation, low-income students, turning college completion into economic mobility for all.
Four Minute Medicine is a medical education platform built by African clinicians to strengthen diagnostic reasoning, clinical competence, and safe decision-making in under-resourced healthcare settings.
Future Quest is a career readiness platform that empowers students to explore careers, build skills, and plan for future education and workforce success.
Gwinnett Global School is an elementary school and R&D lab developing scalable microschool models to close the language-math gap for English language learners.
Hire Cause is an experiential learning and career readiness platform that empowers middle and high school students to build professional skills and community impact through service‑oriented internship projects and fellowships that bridge the skills gap.
Literacy Tree is a literacy education program that helps children in grades K–5 develop strong reading skills through structured, science‑based instruction and supportive small‑group learning designed to build confidence and fluency.
M7E AI is an AI-driven platform that analyzes K–12 math curriculum for unclear language, flags ambiguous terms, and suggests revisions to improve comprehension for all students.
magicEdX is an AI‑powered education platform that enhances student engagement and career readiness from K–12 through post‑secondary by personalizing learning experiences, connecting students with college and workforce opportunities, and equipping educators with data‑driven tools and insights.
Mater.ia builds AI-powered infrastructure for Latin American schools to automate administration, upskill teachers, and close the digital divide.
Metaschool AI is an accredited, mobile-first online high school addressing Ghana’s double-track crisis by ensuring continuous learning despite infrastructure limitations.
Proserva is a secure platform connecting K–12 systems to streamline educator development through AI-powered coaching, evaluation, and professional learning.
Seeds of Fortune is a nonprofit edtech platform helping underserved students access affordable college, build financial literacy, and develop career readiness skills.
The Commons is a privacy-first platform that helps schools reduce student phone distractions by limiting app access and promoting healthier technology habits.
The GIANT Room is a creative learning platform helping young people develop their voice and turn ideas into real-world projects through hands-on experiences.
The Kidpreneur is an AI-powered, gamified platform teaching K–12 students entrepreneurship through immersive business simulations that build real-world skills in African contexts.
Unified Track is a K–12 platform using predictive analytics to improve student outcomes and recover lost funding tied to attendance patterns.
UniqLearn is a personalized learning platform that adapts to each student’s unique needs across academics and career exploration to improve engagement and outcomes.
WHIT is an AI-powered teaching platform that enhances instruction by providing real-time, standards-aligned feedback, formative assessment insights, and actionable guidance to strengthen student thinking while protecting privacy.
The Milken-Penn GSE EBPC Finals have been a hallmark event in the edtech industry for more than a decade.
The EBPC Finals happen this September in Philadelphia, PA—more details to follow!
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Final Pitches
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Award Ceremony
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Networking