Thomas Edison Pitch Contest
Funding Amount
Makers Kit (value $200) + $300 Teacher/Mentor Stipend per participant
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Thomas Edison Pitch Contest
Overview: An annual competition to honor Thomas Edison and encourage invention, innovation and entrepreneurship among students in grades 4-12.
Focus Areas:
Eligibility:
What They Fund:
Geographic Scope: National level (started in New Jersey, grown to national)
Background: Created in 2010 to honor Thomas Edison's legacy. Has grown to national prominence over 11+ years. Administered by Edison Innovation Foundation.
Contact:
How to Apply
How to Apply
Video Submission Process:
1. Create a 1-5 minute video submission
2. Video should address:
- Who was Thomas Edison? (as an inventor and person)
- What do you plan to invent? (describe the invention and what problem(s) it would solve)
3. Submit video through contest website
Required Materials:
Timeline:
Awards:
Resources:
What Edison Innovation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $13K
- Median grant
- $13K
- By dollars: New Jersey 100%. Top recipient cities: Newark, NJ.
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