Take the Innovation Pledge

Join a statewide movement of educators, companies, and leaders actively transforming education through real-world innovation

What is the Innovation Pledge?

The Innovation Pledge is a personal or organizational commitment to support classrooms through a mix of funding, mentorship, and shared community.

Pledge Partners Commit to….

  • Volunteering a minimum of 2 hours per year. In addition to common volunteering methods, Pledge Members receive highly interactive volunteer opportunities, such as judging competitions, on-stage speaking opportunities, and hands-on mentoring.

  • Participation in a powerful community of changemakers across education, business, and innovation

  • Anyone who believes in the power of youth entrepreneurship.

    • ✔️ Individuals

    • ✔️ Educators

    • ✔️ Small businesses

    • ✔️ Large corporations

    • ✔️ Alumni & mentors

    No matter who you are, your commitment creates opportunity.

    • Entrepreneurial thinking is a critical skill that enables students to identify and act on opportunities that shape their education, their communities, and their future paths.

    • Exceptional educators deserve resources to inspire and guide the next generation.

    • Schools have the power to become local innovation hubs, where students tackle real-world challenges with fresh ideas and bold solutions.

  • People take the Innovation Pledge because they want to do more than give, they want to make a difference.

    The Pledge is an opportunity to go beyond sponsorship and have a direct, lasting impact on the next generation of problem solvers.

    Pledge Partners contribute time, energy, and expertise. They build real relationships, mentor future innovators, and help shape an ecosystem full of creativity, initiative, and entrepreneurial thinking.

    Sponsorship fuels the work. The Pledge shapes the future. You can do both.

The Role You Play

When you take the Innovation Pledge, you step into a role that drives real change in classrooms, communities, and in students' lives.

You Fuel Access Through Funding

Your financial commitment goes directly to programs like the Innovation Accelerator, helping level the playing field for students with bold ideas but limited resources. It opens doors, creates opportunities, and removes barriers.

You Join a Community
That Cares

You’ll collaborate with like-minded leaders—educators, business owners, and change makers—who all believe in empowering the next generation through hands-on innovation and entrepreneurship.

You Become a Pillar in the Innovation Hub

Your time, expertise, and presence make you more than a supporter. You become a foundational resource for students and teachers. Whether you anchor one classroom or many, you help shape what’s possible. This is how real change happens. And it starts with you.

How It Works

Taking the Innovation Pledge starts with a simple step: raising your hand. From there, you’ll get personal guidance, resources, and support to step into the role that fits you best.

  • Click the button below to let us know you're ready to take the pledge. This doesn’t lock you into anything, it just starts the conversation!

  • You’ll hear directly from our team who will walk you through the next steps, answer your questions, and tailor your involvement to your time, goals, and region.

  • As soon as you're onboarded, you’ll get access to our Pledge Partner Toolkit. This resource is packed with everything you need to feel supported and ready to go.

  • Whether it’s judging a pitch, mentoring a team, or joining your first classroom session, you’ll get plugged into real opportunities where your time and experience matter.

Our work is powered by people like you.

Mentors, builders, and believers who roll up their sleeves and redefine what education can look like.

Together, we’re building a future where students see opportunities everywhere, and have the people and programs in place to pursue it.

We’d be honored to have you join us.