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FETC Pitchfest

                                 
For over 40 years, the Future of Education Technology® Conference (FETC) has gathered the most dynamic and innovative education leaders and professionals from around the world for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices, and pressing issues. FETC® is known to educators and technologists as the best place to engage with the thought leaders and pioneers leading the charge in classrooms, schools, and districts. This year's event will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, on January 15 – 17, 2025. 
      ABOUT PITCHFEST

 PITCHFEST: CONNECTING EDTECH STARTUPS TO THEIR IDEAL CUSTOMERS

Pitchfest is a special FETC event that helps conference attendees explore and connect with the latest solutions built by edtech startups worldwide. For start-ups, it's the ideal opportunity to expose their products to thousands of early adopting and tech-friendly K-12 teachers and district leaders. This year's Pitchfest event will occur at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on January 16, 2025.

 
  • Guaranteed Slot: The first 42 qualified startups will receive an automatic slot to pitch! 
  • Direct Exposure: Reach thousands of potential customers eager to discover the latest edtech solutions. 
  • Fast-paced Competition: Sharpen your pitch and impress the judges in a dynamic lightning-round format. 
  • Valuable Prizes: Win promotional packages and sponsored content ads to catapult your product's awareness. 

PITCHFEST FORMAT
 

Pitchfest will invite the first 42 qualifying edtech startups to pitch at FETC as finalists and 15 alternates. Each finalist will be placed in one of six rounds and give a 3-minute lightning pitch that showcases the following: 

  • Identified Problem
  • Unique Value Proposition
  • Product Overview
  • Product Cost
  • Exisiting Traction
  • Contact Information 
There will be no Question & Answer session after each pitch. Winners will be announced during the award ceremony on January 16, 2025.

QUALIFY FOR A GUARANTEED PITCH SLOT
  

To be eligible to receive one of the 42 guaranteed finalist pitch slots at Pitchfest 2025, startups must satisfy the following conditions:  

  • Submit an application, which includes a $149 registration fee. 
  • Have a product that serves the K-12 market. 
  • Product must be primarily delivered through a mobile application, web-based platform, or electronic hardware. 
  • Have an active website that highlights the product. 
  • Have not raised over $8 million in funds from combined funding sources at the time of the application. 
  • Must attend Pitchfest Participant Workshop on January 15, 2025. 
  • Must attend Pitchfest on January 16, 2025. 
Finalist pitchslots will be awarded to qualified applicants on a first-come-first-served basis based on completed and paid entry dates. Once finalists have been selected, Pitchfest will select 15 alternates on a first-come-first-serve basis. 
Startups chosen as alternates will have the opportunity to pitch should a finalist become disqualified for either of the following reasons: 

 
  • A finalist fails to accept the automatic bid by the November 20, 2024 acceptance deadline. 
  • A finalist fails to attend the Pitchfest participant workshop on January 15, 2025. 

 BENEFITS AND AWARDS   

All Pitchfest 2025 finalists and alternatives will receive:
  • Two (2) Expo Only passes to attend FETC from January 15 - 17, 2025.
Winners from each round will receive: 
  • A Pitchfest 2025 Winner Badge (Digital) &Trophy
  • 1 Promotional FETC Social Post
The overall Pitchfest 2025 winner will receive: 
  • 1 Sponsored Content Ad in the DA Daily Newsletter ($1,350 value) 
  • Partner Email Broadcast ($5,000 value)

 APPLICATION DEADLINE AND FEE    

Applications for Pitchfest 2025 will close on November 8, 2024 11:59 PM EST. 


Standard Application Fee: $149  


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For any Pitchfest inquiries, please contact pitchfest@fetc.org