Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition 2026 for entrepreneurs worldwide.

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Application Deadline: February 11, 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition. The EBPC, the world’s top education business plan competition, invites education entrepreneurs from across the globe to scale their most innovative ventures.  Apply now for the chance to compete for prizes, gain expert mentorship, and access a global network of innovators.

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.

Requirements

The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition (EBPC) welcomes applicants from around the globe who are advancing teaching and learning through innovation. Each year, finalists get targeted venture development support from a strategic advisor, and opportunities for in-person networking with investors and potential customers.

Since 2010, areas of focus have included (but are not limited to):

• • AI and Emerging Technologies in Education
    • Urban Education
    • Connecting Research to Practice
    • Teaching & Learning
    • Technology in Grades K through 12
• • Open & Collaborative Solutions: The Education Ecosystem
    • Online & Distance Learning in Higher Education
    • Global/Borderless Education Solutions
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Workforce Learning

How to apply

• 1. Prepare your materialsReview the Application components section below, and get a head start assembling the elements of a successful application.
• 2. Register for CatapultTake 5 minutes to complete our simple registration for a free Catapult account.
• 3. Complete your applicationOnce registered, you’ll fill out and submit your application through Catapult’s online platform.

Application Timeline:

• January 14: Application Opens
• February 11: Applications Due
• May: Semifinalists Announced
• August: Finalists Announced
• Fall 2026: Live Competition

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition