The Challenge is launching in Spring 2025. If you want to be updated on when the application goes live, please fill out the profile form.

Entrepreneurs working in education, edtech, family engagement, or data transparency are encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to improving student and caregiver access to and use of educational data.

Unlike other competitions, the Thrive Big Ideas Challenge focuses specifically on empowering students and caregivers with their educational data. We emphasize both innovation and practical application, ensuring that proposed solutions directly impact families and students, particularly those in historically underserved communities.

Selected semi-finalists will receive funding (historically around $125,000), participate in a multi-month design sprint, and gain access to coaching, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Winners will receive $1 million each and long-term capacity-building support.

We believe real impact starts with listening. These sessions ensure that our challenge is responsive to the real needs of students, families, and educators. By gathering insights from diverse stakeholders, we can shape a challenge that is meaningful and effective.

Yes! If you are unable to attend a session, you can still share your thoughts by filling out our community profile form. Your insights will help inform the design of the challenge.

While takeaways from the sessions may help inform the design of the Thrive Challenge, participation in the community input sessions will have no impact on your application.