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ASU+GSV Summit

Education Innovation Showcase & Award (2027)

A worldwide showcase for K-12 school leaders with a new idea or a proven innovation. Finalists get a free summit pass and hotel stay in San Diego; winners get consulting and design support.

Amount
Top 10 finalists: one free registration and one hotel stay at the 2027 ASU+GSV Summit. Two winners: consulting and design support (est. value over $60,000)
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Jan 5, 2027 (69 days left)
Who this fits
Private school · MicroschoolLeaders working inside a K-12 school, district or network. Past finalists include private and Montessori schools. Co-ops are not named.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 28, 2026on asugsvsummit.com
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Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Whether airfare is covered
  • ?The FAQ mentions 'cash and prizes' at the live pitch; no cash amount is posted

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Pick a category: Idea or Impact
  2. Step 2: Describe the system-level problem and your innovation
  3. Step 3: Apply on the showcase form by January 5, 2027

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“You must be actively working within a K-12 school, district, or network.”
In the funder’s own words, from asugsvsummit.com, checked Oct 28, 2026.

Two categories: Idea (not yet started) and Impact (already running). The application must come from the school itself, not a company partner. Open worldwide. Travel beyond the pass and hotel is not promised. Faith hint: not stated. Paid to: the school (mostly in-kind).

  • Applicant works inside a K-12 school, district or network
  • Innovation addresses a system-level challenge
  • Application from the school, not a vendor
  • Written application plus a 2-3 minute YouTube video (student media releases if students appear)

Timing

Applications opened October 27, 2026 and close January 5, 2027 at 11:59 pm ET. Finalists named early February.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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