Educate Texas

The TxCAN Pitch Competition is back!

In the inaugural competition, EMERGE won with their SQUADS model—a solution that addresses Summer Melt, boosts persistence, and tackles advising capacity so more students transition successfully into college.

Now Educate Texas, through our Texas College Access Network (TxCAN), is searching for the next innovative idea to ensure Texas students graduate with more than a diploma and move toward purposeful careers and bold dreams.

The 2026 winner will receive $5,000 and present at TACAC in McAllen, April 12–14.

Submit your interest form by October 15: tinyurl.com/txcanpitch2026