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Traditional classrooms
Finally:
A simpler way to engage
NextPitch makes it simple for educators to turn classroom projects into real-world pitch competitions where learners of all ages can:
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Share their ideas through video and written pitches
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Receive feedback from families, mentors, and professionals
When learners are engaged, learning sticks. When educators have control, everyone benefits. And when communities get involved, innovation thrives.
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PROCESS
How NextPitch Works for Educators
Connect your classroom to the real world. NextPitch brings families, professionals, and community into the learning process, creating meaningful feedback loops that change how students see their potential.
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Create a
Competition
Set up a competition page in minutes. Choose your rubric, engagement options, and scope.
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Invite
Your Learners
Learners submit pitches with video + written components.
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Connect the
Community
Invite families, professionals, or industry mentors to vote, fund ideas, or give feedback.
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Stay in
Control
You approve every judge, partner, or comment before it goes live.
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Celebrate
Growth
Ratings, votes, and encouragement fuel student confidence.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Just a few minutes. Educators create a competition, choose engagement options (like voting, comments, judge ratings, or monetary support), and decide if it stays classroom-only or connects to a larger group competition.
Educators invite students to submit entries, and can also share the link with families, community members, and professionals. These participants may request to join as Judges or Partners, but educators approve every request.
Educators stay in control. Every Judge, Partner, and comment must be approved by the educator. Comments are only visible once approved, ensuring a safe and supportive experience.
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Group Leaders bring multiple classrooms together under one competition.
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Organization Partners track and celebrate company-wide or agency-wide engagement.
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Judges provide rubric-based scores and optional comments.
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Commenters leave words of encouragement.
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Voters/Funders support student ideas through votes or crowdfunding (if enabled).
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Competitions can showcase student innovation in many forms: classroom assignments, service projects, entrepreneurial ventures, or cross-school initiatives. The platform adapts to PK–12, higher education, nonprofit, and training program contexts.
Pitch competitions can be hosted by any content area or grade level. NextPitch adapts to PK–12 classrooms, higher education, community programs, and training environments. Pitch competitions are an excellent way to get feedback and support for science experiments, social studies projects, business ventures, language arts presentations, art showcases, math problem-solving, and more.
REAL STORIES
This is what educators say about NextPitch
Kyla
Arizona
“I am planning a civics unit project next year where they are going to solve a problem in their community, and it would be great for them to be able to fundraise and gain funds to actually let them put their ideas to practice and show how they could be positive influences in their community. ”
Stacy
New York
“It allows students of all ages to take action and create projects that have a real-world connection and are impactful. By connecting companies, speakers, etc from the community, students will see the immediate connection and possibilities that professional relationships support.”
Courtney
Florida
“...the platform met my expectations and more. I like the idea of creating a 'pitch' for a lesson. The AI Pitch creator was spot on!”
Find A Competition
in Seconds
Whether you’re a learner, educator, or community partner - easily discover competitions that fit your interests. You can:
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Search by location or content area – From local to global, filter to find what matters most.
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Discover Real Opportunities – Competitions from schools, organizations, and community groups all in one place.
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Engage Instantly – Connect, share, and follow competitions directly from your results.
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Meet The NextPitch Assistant
A new AI-powered content generator, designed to support educators and partners by creating draft lesson plans, insightful comments, and more—helping you save time and enhance engagement in every competition.
