Timeline

Entrants invited to submit prototypes and accompanying proposals for digital tools that improve the career navigation experience for adult learners.

The U.S. Department of Education and the Future Finder team hosted a virtual information session to share more about the challenge and answer entrant questions.

The Future Finder team hosted a virtual panel discussion with subject matter experts.

Submissions closed on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ET.

Five finalists received $50,000 each and an invitation to join the Stage 2 accelerator. Each finalist also received an additional $10,000 to support accelerator activities.

Finalists participated in a virtual accelerator, which offered access to virtual resources, mentorship from experts, and other support to help them build and test their tools. The accelerator kicked off with an in-person boot camp.

Finalists submited their market-ready tools and accompanying proposals for review. A judging panel reviewed submissions against the Stage 2 criteria.

Finalists presented at a Demo Day in Washington D.C.

One grand-prize winner received $500,000, and one runner-up received $250,000.

The Future Finder team supported winners as they deployed their solutions across the adult ed ecosystem. This included guidance around outcomes measurement, communications, and sustainability planning.