Stanford + Education Entrepreneurship Hub + Accelerator Opportunities
Stanford Digital Learning Design Challenge: Apply by March 5th
Now in its 6th year, the Stanford Digital Learning Design Challenge invites you to bring your innovative ideas and creative energy to help solve real-world problems in learning and community building.
- Design and prototype innovative digital solutions with mentorship and support from the Stanford Accelerator for Learning and StartX
- Develop tech aligned with your deeply held values
- Earn over $10,000 in grant awards
- Scale up your learning solution by building a self-sustaining EdTech start-up, non-profit organization, or social enterprise.
Stanford Law School Start Up Law: Sustainability
- Eligibility: Early-stage non-profit or for-profit entities that are focused on climate, sustainability, and impact, and that have fundraised less than $500,000, may be eligible for pro bono legal help. Priority will be given to Stanford-affiliated teams. Entities can be pre-formed. We are not currently assisting entities based outside of the United States.
Education Entrepreneurship Mentor Council
- Ongoing opportunity!
- Open to all Stanford students looking to connect with mentors in the edtech industry, including founders, operators, and investors
- Submit a 2 min survey
- We want to hear from you and any ideas you have to better serve you.
- FIll out a short google form to give us your input and get involved with the Hub.
Other Open Opportunities
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[Virtual] Cornell: Global AI Seminar:
A weekly speaker series bringing together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore how AI can be designed, evaluated, and governed in ways that are safe, culturally grounded, and globally equitable. Sessions feature leading voices across technology, policy, and social impact, with space for discussion and cross-sector exchange. Join Tuesdays from 3–4 pm ET.
[LatAm] Propel Fellowship: Apply by February 27.
This 6-week program digitizes your way of working and connects you with the best social organizations in Latin America. Participants receive digital tools, community, and access to funding.
Apply Now for the K-12 AI Infrastructure Program’s First Grant Cycle: Apply by March 8th.
This funding cycle supports two tracks: Track 1 for proof-of-concept projects and Track 2 for enhancing existing assets. The program will award grants between $50,000 to $250,000 for a 6-12 month period of performance.
[U.S.] Cigna Group Foundation: Improving Youth Mental Health: Apply by March 12.
Supports organizations delivering evidence-informed mental health and well-being programs for youth ages 5–18 in select states. Grants $150K. Read the FAQ to learn more.
Cohort VI of the Headstream Accelerator Apply by March 15.
The Headstream Accelerator is dedicated to supporting early-stage digital edtech and health products that address the mental well-being of young people. Applicable innovations include edtech, digital health, and social tech innovations and must be past the ideation stage and, at a minimum, have a functional prototype.
This year, the Headstream Accelerator is offering:
- $30,000 non-dilutive stipend
- 16 weeks of virtual-first cohort programming
- Funded in-person kick-off event in July
- Funded in-person conference in September
- Supportive founder network, including founder well-being coaching from our partner, FounderWell
- Customized curriculum
- Partnership with Headstream’s Youth Co-Creator Club
- Access to a global network of advisors, funders, investors, and industry experts
- Use of Headstream’s data resources
[Global] Mozilla Foundation: Democracy x AI Incubator: Apply by March 16.
Invites teams building AI systems that strengthen information quality, increase institutional transparency, and protect civic space. Designed for organizations with existing traction, the incubator will select up to 10 projects to receive $50K, 12 months of structured support, expert mentorship, workshops, and a platform at Mozilla Festival.
[Global] We Make Change: Change 100: Apply by March 20.
Seeks bold social impact startups tackling urgent global challenges. Selected ventures will be featured among top global startups and connected to skilled corporate volunteers, and tailored support to scale their impact.
[Global] OSV Fellowship: Apply by April 30.
A one-year program that unites the world’s most bold and undiscovered researchers, builders, and creatives. Fellows receive $100K to find, build, and spread new ideas.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. At Headstream, we believe in the power of disruptive thinking to help meet the growing demand for youth mental well-being. Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind this work. The technologies they create meet young people where they are with culturally relevant, accessible, and rooted in lived experiences products, helping to build a generation of well-equipped adults ready to shape our collective future.
Current Openings
Foundation Program Intern
ECMC Foundation is seeking internship applications for the 2026-27 academic year. As an ECMC Foundation Program Intern, you will play a vital role in supporting the team’s goals and success. Your contributions will include a mission-critical scope of work by assisting with programmatic activities, data and research-related projects, and operations that further the mission of ECMC Foundation.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, insights, and exposure in various areas related to postsecondary education, nonprofit management, and philanthropy, particularly in strategic grantmaking efforts.
Our goal is to help interns grow both personally and professionally, enabling them to enhance their project management and communication skills, gain a deeper understanding of philanthropy and higher education, and make a meaningful impact in the social sector.
The ECMC Foundation team observes a hybrid work model. This candidate should be based in Minneapolis, MN.