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Awards

Recognized on the world’s biggest stages for innovation.

Within months of launch, Schoolace has taken top honors at leading startup and innovation competitions, from Stanford to Space Center Houston.

Last updated May 2026

1st Place, Startup World Cup Harker National Youth Qualifier
April 17, 2026

1st Place, Startup World Cup Harker National Youth Qualifier

The Harker School, San Jose, CA

SchoolACE took first place at the 2026 Startup World Cup Harker National Youth Qualifier, the only youth-focused regional for the global Startup World Cup. Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the competition lets student founders pitch directly to Silicon Valley investors. SchoolACE will compete in the Global Grand Finale on November 6, 2026 in San Francisco, CA.

1st PlacePegasus Tech VenturesPear VC, Samsung, Khosla, MayfieldThe Harker School, San Jose
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Finalist, Conrad Challenge Innovation Summit
April 22–26, 2026

Finalist, Conrad Challenge Innovation Summit

Space Center Houston, presented by Equinor

SchoolACE was named a finalist at the 2026 Conrad Challenge Innovation Summit, competing among top student innovations in entrepreneurship globally.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship60+ countries7,500+ competitorsSpace Center Houston
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Selected to Pitch, Global AI Pitch Summit
November 15–16, 2025

Selected to Pitch, Global AI Pitch Summit

Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, CA

Following the Stanford win, SchoolACE was selected to pitch at the Global AI Pitch Summit alongside innovative startups to leading venture capitalists including a16z, SoftBank, BlackRock, and Pear VC.

10,000+ attendees1,000+ startups1,000+ VCsSanta Clara Convention Center
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1st Place, Youth Business Venture Challenge
October 2025

1st Place, Youth Business Venture Challenge

Stanford University, Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center, Stanford, CA

SchoolACE won first place and secured funding at the Youth Business Venture Challenge, organized by the Silicon Valley Youth Entrepreneurship Program and Berkeley Summit House.

1,000+ young innovators9 countries, 21 U.S. states15 finalist teams pitched liveStanford University
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