Education Innovation Showcase & Award
Apply for the 2027 ShowcaseThe Education Innovation Showcase honors K–12 education system leaders advancing innovation in their community and fostering meaningful change at the systems level.
The Showcase highlights innovation in two categories: pre-implementation (Idea category) and post-implementation (Impact category), offering a spotlight for projects at many different stages. We use a standardized rubric and collaborate with over 35 partner organizations to select the top 5 innovations in each category.
Interested in applying to the 2027 Education Innovation Showcase?
Complete your application by January 5th!
Complete your application by January 5th!
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Who's Eligible to Apply
The Education Innovation Showcase is built for education systems leaders and the meaningful, scalable change they’re fostering through innovation.
K-12 Leaders
You must be actively working within a K-12 school, district, or network.
Educator Perspective
We encourage innovations related to partnerships with companies or nonprofits, but the application must come from the school/system itself.
Systems Impact
Whether pre- or post-implementation, innovations should address a key challenge in education at the systems level.
Scalable Innovation
We’re looking for projects and innovations that influence systems change and help fuel scalable impact.
2027 Education Innovation Showcase Timeline
OCT 27
Applications open for the 2027 Education Innovation Showcase
DEC 1
Get your Showcase questions answered during our live AMA
JAN 5
Applications close at 11:59pm ET.
EARLY FEB
We’ll announce the Top 10 finalists who will join us for the live Showcase!
This Year's Prizes
As in previous years, we will recognize innovations in two categories: Idea (pre-implementation) and Impact (post-implementation).
Ten finalists will have the opportunity to travel to the 2027 ASU+GSV Summit with the chance to present LIVE on stage. We will select one winner from each category during the live Showcase in San Diego!
Each Top 10 finalist will receive:
- (1) Complimentary registration and complimentary accommodations for the 2027 ASU+GSV Summit
- (1) Feature in a written interview series with Educating All Learners Alliance, highlighting their work
Each winner (Idea and Impact) will receive:
- Up to 15 hours of virtual consulting aligned to LEAP’s coaching and professional development model; includes a virtual kickoff and needs assessment, facilitated working sessions, a 2–3 hour virtual workshop for up to 40 participants, and two complimentary admissions to LEAP convenings in 2027–2028. (est. value: $12,000)
- Three design cycles through Cambiar Velocity connecting the winner with system leaders or practical feedback, allowing opportunities to revise and test before the next cycle. (est. value: $25,000)
- Exclusive EALA exposure, including a podcast spotlight; dedicated webinar, archived on EALA’s website and YouTube; and 5 hours of virtual consulting with the EALA team on accessibility best practices, reaching special education leaders, or implementation challenges. (est. value: $5,000)
- Up to 8 hours of virtual leadership coaching or instructional capacity building to support Powerful Learning, up to 8 hours of professional consulting and training on the EdTech Procurement Framework, and training on the Digital Promise Inclusive Innovation Framework. (est. value: $10,000)
- A Design Sprint with Transcend, drawing on the winner’s knowledge and ideas to address challenges in implementing and scaling innovation, and build a focused plan for successful scale-up. (est. value: $10,000)
- (1) Complimentary registration to the 2028 ASU+GSV Summit
Past Showcase Winners
Congratulations to the extraordinary K-12 leaders who have shown the power of educator-led innovation.
Impact Winner
Idea Winner
Impact Winner
Idea Winner
Impact Winner
Idea Winner
2nd Place
1st Place
3rd Place
Past Showcase Finalists
2026 Showcase Finalists
2025 Showcase Finalists
2024 Showcase Finalists
2023 Showcase Finalists
About The Organizers
The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is an uncommon coalition of over 140 organizations committed to resource-sharing and community-building that supports the efforts of the education community to meet the needs of students with disabilities. From working with edtech solution providers to address accessibility and inclusivity in edtech to partnering with schools and districts to support promising practices in the field, EALA is committed to ensuring equity for all learners by bringing together resources from across the fields of disability advocacy, special education, civil rights, and K-12 nonprofits have come together to address and reimagine organizations, approaches, systems, and learning environments.
Cambiar Velocity accelerates the impact of education innovation by connecting K–12 system leaders with ventures developing high-impact solutions. Through practical feedback from leaders, teachers, and students, the initiative helps innovations better address school-system needs and reach the learners who need them most.
Started in 2010 with a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Global Silicon Valley (GSV), the annual ASU+ GSV Summit connects leading minds focused on transforming society and business around learning and work. Our north star is that ALL people have equal access to the future.
Digital Promise shapes the future of learning and advances equitable education systems by bringing together solutions across research, practice, and technology.
Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools connects and rallies the most forward-thinking leaders of the nation’s school districts.
Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools connects and rallies the most forward-thinking leaders of the nation’s school districts.
LEAP Innovations catalyzes innovation and education to transform how students learn. Fueled by the evidence-based strategies of the LEAP Learning Framework, our work focuses on igniting learner talent and potential by connecting learning experiences to each student's needs, interests and strengths.
Transcend helps schools create learning environments where every student can thrive. Our diverse team of educators, innovators, and changemakers—many with deep experience as school and system leaders—works alongside educators, families, and communities to design joyful, challenging, future-ready learning. We also spread great ideas across the country so more schools can grow and innovate. Together, we’re building a future where every young person is prepared not only to thrive in the world, but to transform it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in applying to the 2027 Education Innovation Showcase? See answers to frequently asked questions below, and sign up for our Ask Me Anything on December 1st for a live Q&A with the Showcase team!
What is the Education Innovation Showcase?
Is there a target for the level of impact or audience reached?
Who should apply for the Education Innovation Showcase?
When do 2027 Education Innovation Showcase applications open and close?
When will I know if I’m selected as a Top 10 Finalist?
What is the grand prize?
What is required for the application?
What is the framework for evaluation?
Why should I apply for the Education Innovation Showcase?
Can I know who reviewed my application?
If I’ve previously entered the Showcase or presented at ASU+GSV, can I still apply?
Who are the sponsors of the Education Innovation Showcase?
What are the key dates for the 2027 Education Innovation Showcase?
