Deadline: 17 January 2017
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking applicants for its EDSIM Challenge for immersive simulations that transfer academic, technical, and employability skills. EDSIM Challenge is seeking next-generation educational simulations that strengthen career and technical skills.
The Challenge will be conducted in four phases:
- Challenge launch and the first round submission phase
- Judging of first round submissions and selection of finalists
- Virtual Accelerator Phase (inclusive of finalist mentorship, Innovator’s Boot Camp, second round submissions, and Demonstration Day)
- Final judging and selection of winner(s)
Prize Information
- The total prize pool for the Challenge is $680,000.
- The $680,000 Challenge prize pool funds, up to five finalists will be awarded $50,000 each following the judging of the first round submission.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible entrants must be:
- Individuals at least 18 years of age and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (defined as The 50 States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the outlying areas of the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau);
- Teams of individuals that
- Are all at least 18 years of age
- Include at least one citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- May also include foreign citizens who affirm at the time of submission of an entry for the Challenge that they are foreign citizens, who are not permanent residents; or
- An entity registered or incorporated in accordance with applicable State and local laws, and maintaining a primary place of business in the United States. The entity may include foreign citizens participating as employees of the entity.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit EdSim Challenge.