The Edison Innovation Foundation will hold its Thomas Edison Pitch Contest for Grades 4-12, with separate competitions for elementary, middle, and high school teams. Invention categories for this work include Animals, Environment, Health, Education, and Community Development. Each team receives a free Maker’s Kit. Register by December 31 to receive it one month early, or by January 31 for the standard delivery schedule. Stipends are available for supervising teachers/mentors. Final project submissions will be due April 3.