2025 Tools Competition
Accelerating K-12
Learning Track
Learn about the Prize
Prize Description:
The Tools Competition is thrilled to offer the Dataset Prize to spur the development of robust education-focused datasets to support research and development. The prize will award $50,000 for teams to prepare and release datasets that can make innovation and research related to education less expensive and more inclusive.
Education datasets are too rarely released for open research and development, limiting critical information about learning to a few organizations that gain a competitive advantage to innovate or conduct rigorous research.
This long-standing issue has a greater impact on market dynamics given the rise in artificial intelligence. Datasets are fundamental to developing AI models that are more reliable, equitable, ethical, and impactful. The field needs robust data representing diverse student populations, and learning contexts and capturing a holistic picture of learning.
The 2025 Tools Competition challenges competitors to contribute to the open dataset movement and release datasets that can improve edtech innovation broadly.
This prize builds on the competition’s interest in proposals generating public assets. Learn more here.
Who is eligible?
All competitors worldwide are eligible. Competitors may:
- Submit directly to the Dataset Prize and be eligible to win $50,000.
- Submit as a supplement to a Tools Competition track proposal, and be eligible for an additional $50,000.
Please follow the instructions within the submission form.
Examples
Below is an example of a dataset that could be competitive for this prize.
Timeline
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November 10 2023Deadline for Phase I
AbstractsCompetitors submit a 750-word abstract describing the concept for their tool and responding to the evaluation criteria. -
December 8 2023Select competitors invited
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February 2 2024Deadline for Phase II
ProposalsCompetitors develop a 3,000-word proposal and budget detailing their tool and its technology and responding in detail to the evaluation criteria. Rubrics will be posted when Phase II opens. -
April 2024Finalists invited to Phase III
pitches -
April-May 2024Phase III Pitches (virtual)Finalists pitch before a panel of expert judges and have the opportunity for support and feedback in crafting their pitch.
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June 2024Winners AnnouncedWinners are announced and receive the first installment of their award. Winners receive coaching, the opportunity to connect with leaders in the field, and the ability to present to researchers or to refine their tool.
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Year Following the
CompetitionWinner Impact StudyAll winners will work with Georgia State University during the year following the competition to define impact measures for their tool and set up processes for ongoing data collection and evaluation. -
December 2024Product Review DayWinners present on their progress to date and receive feedback from other winners and leaders in the field. Progress is considered against winner’s proposal and receive the second installment of their award after Product Review Day.
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