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LAUNCHedu is the premiere destination for promising entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative startup education business products and services. With a diverse audience of education stakeholders ranging from classroom teachers and administrators, to powerful investors and policymakers, LAUNCHedu at SXSWedu offers a unique opportunity to connect with education thought leaders and develop what’s next and new in learning.

LAUNCHedu Timeline

November 9, 2012	LAUNCHedu Application Deadline
January 7, 2013	LAUNCHedu Finalists Announced
March 5, 2013	LAUNCHedu Opening Session
March 5, 2013	LAUNCHedu Competition
March 6, 2013	LAUNCHedu Competition
March 6, 2013	LAUNCHedu Party hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MyEdu
March 7, 2013	LAUNCHedu Winner's Session

This exciting, fast-paced competition highlights the solution-seeking visionaries who are revolutionizing the world of education. Entrepreneurs take turns pitching their startup endeavors before a jury of industry experts, key media influencers and a live audience of SXSWedu registrants. The winners will be announced and celebrated at the LAUNCHedu Party the evening of Wednesday, March 6.