Innovation Center

Elementary
Elementary school educators can use NextPitch to inspire young students with fun and interactive pitch competitions that encourage creativity and critical thinking. Through NextPitch, students create simple video and written pitches to share ideas, solve basic challenges, or even showcase class projects, helping them build communication skills in a supportive setting. This experience fosters confidence, teamwork, and early problem-solving abilities.


E³ = Entrepreneurship + Engagement + Empowerment


Whole-School Engagement: Creating School-Wide Initiatives That Promote Entrepreneurial and Real-World Learning


Fostering a Culture of Innovation: Building a Department-Wide Culture that Values Creativity and Risk-Taking


Measuring Impact and Outcomes: Metrics for Assessing the Success of Entrepreneurial Initiatives in the Classroom


Supporting Teacher Professional Development: Providing Teachers with Resources to Incorporate Real-World Learning


Curriculum Alignment: How Entrepreneurial Projects Can Align with Existing Curriculum Goals and Standards


Pitching Ideas and Solving Problems: Empowering Grades 4-6 with Real-World Skills


Big Ideas for Young Learners: Sparking Creativity and Problem-Solving with Early Pitch Competitions


Pitch Perfect Beginnings: Introducing Young Learners to Entrepreneurship


Enhancing Department-Wide Engagement: Strategies for Implementing Entrepreneurial Thinking Across Various Subjects


Introduction to Community Impact: Teaching Students About the Value of Their Ideas and Actions Within Their Communities


Hands-On Learning Benefits: Why Real-World, Project-Based Activities Make Learning Tangible and Memorable for Elementary Students


Building Curiosity and Problem-Solving: How Early Entrepreneurial Thinking Fosters Curiosity and Creativity in Young Learners
How to Get Involved
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Educators
Run your own competitions. Showcase learner innovation. Keep your classroom safe, engaging, and connected.

Great Starting Point
Voters & Funders
Family, friends, and community members can cheer on students from anywhere. Vote for inspiring ideas. Contribute to crowdfunding projects you believe in.

Track Engagement
Organization Partners
Companies, nonprofits, or agencies can support innovation at scale. Track engagement across your team and celebrate collective impact.

share your knowledge
Commenters & JudgeS
Parents, alumni, professionals, and mentors can offer encouragement, structured ratings, and expertise to inspire students and champion innovation.

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Group Leaders
Bring multiple classrooms together under one competition. Track impact across programs or districts.
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