The Finals
The 2026 finalists have been selected! These 7 innovative ventures will pitch live at the Competition Finals on September 14 at the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Attend to watch the final pitches and Q&A with expert judges, vote for the Audience Choice Prize, and connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders!
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 Finalists!
We’re proud to introduce the 2026 finalists—7 visionary ventures addressing some of education’s most pressing challenges with bold thinking and innovative solutions. They will pitch live at the Competition Finals on September 14, 2026 at the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Register to attend.
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.
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.
Metaschool AI is an accredited, mobile-first online high school addressing Ghana’s double-track crisis by ensuring continuous learning despite infrastructure limitations.
The Commons is a privacy-first platform that helps schools reduce student phone distractions by limiting app access and promoting healthier technology habits.
Unified Track is a K–12 platform using predictive analytics to improve student outcomes and recover lost funding tied to attendance patterns.
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.
Join us for the 2026 EBPC Finals on September 14 at the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, PA to watch the finalists pitch live for the chance to win cash and prizes! Learn more and register.
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Final Pitches
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Award Ceremony
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Networking