Virginia is a growing hub of education innovation.
A celebration of all things education innovation
About the VEIC
The Virginia Education Innovation Conference (VEIC) is a first-of-its-kind celebration of all things unconventional education in VA. It includes a showcase of local education innovations, a pitch competition for education startups, and workshops + mentoring sessions to help edupreneurs grow. Focused on supporting current and aspiring edupreneurs while providing opportunities for networking and growth. It will especially focus on serving the needs of edupreneurs supporting socioeconomically disadvantaged and/or underrepresented communities. The culminating event will include an education innovation expo and a pitch competition, where those who pitch will have a chance to win up to $5000 in a grant for their venture, and attendees will be able to connect with exhibitors who provide services to edupreneurs.
About the hosting organization:
Homeschool EmpowerED is a primarily youth-led national advocacy and resource network supporting homeschooling families and leaders. Through the development of powerful storytelling initiatives and charitable programming, we are working to ensure homeschooling is forever more accessible, affordable, visible, and understood.
2025's Theme:
Technology and the Future of Education
- AI
- Ed-Tech Tools
- Digital Storytelling
- Building Community Online
Conference Structure
Day 1: The Edupreneur
Without a proper toolkit for oneself, building a venture will be a challenge.
This day is all about YOU as the founder/leader of your venture. You will collaborate with other participants to brainstorm and identify common problems or challenges while working with coaches to promote personal and professional growth.
Day 2: The Venture
With the proper toolkit in place, you now need the know-how to build, scale, and launch your venture.
This day is about equipping you with the tools needed to build, scale, or strategically improve your venture. From pitch and public speaking practice to business strategy and advocacy, you will learn all of the essential tips and tricks needed to ensure you venture thrives.
Featured Sessions
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Creating Space for US
Keynote: Education Beyond the Book
The Repeatable Behaviors of Innovators: Unleashing Childlike Thinking
Identity, Ideation, and Ideals: How Founders Balance Business with Beliefs
Edupreneurship Pitch Competition
Training to prepare
We will work together to develop a pitch deck and practice for public speaking to ensure you put your best foot forward in the process.
Prizes up for grabs!!!
- A brand-new laptop!!!
- Up to $5000 could be yours in grant funds!!!!
- $500 edupreneurship consultation package
- College/certificate scholarship for $250
All prizes are only available upon availability based on sponsorships, some prizes may we swapped for others of equal value depending on sponsorships for each year.
Thousands of dollars up for grabs in grants and prizes!
Talk about free money!!!
Share your venture with potential investors or partners
Free publicity and possible partnerships as a result of putting yourself out there on a regional stage (literally, on stage).
Up to $5000
Judges will decide how to divvy up the $5000 prize pot.* One edupreneur could even walk away with all of it!
*Final prize amounts depend on available sponsor funds
New Technology
A brand-new laptop, a website consultation, and more!
Business Essentials
Win coaching and mentorship from industry leaders and funding to pursue further learning!
2024 recap
We had a blast! Can’t wait for 2025!
Thank you to all our 2024 sponsors and donors!
Want to help support the 2025 event? Contact us below!
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