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Bold Ideas Speaker Series 2026 RSVP Form
Welcome to the official RSVP Form for the “Bold Ideas Speaker Series 2026”. We are thrilled to host you and very much looking forward to having you join us for a GREAT conversation with Innovators and Founders in the EdTech space, along with FREE PIZZA & BOBA.
Our hope is that this becomes a space where you can all come and learn from our phenomenal speakers, and also an opportunity to meet them and network with others in our Stanford community who are interested in EdTech
Space is limited! Please RSVP at your earliest convenience. A waitlist will be created after we reach capacity. If you are no longer able to join us after you have RSVP’d, please let us know so we can notify folks on the waitlist. Thank you!
RSVP to Designing Course Assignments in the Age of AI | Partiful
Thursday, March 19th, 3:00 pm PST Planning your course for next quarter? Tired of reading AI-generated submissions? Join the AI Tinkery to discuss AI course policies and strategies for designing meaningful assignments in a world with ChatGPT.
2026 Education Entrepreneurship Hub Bus Tour Selection
One of our most popular trips is back! We want to hear from you and where you’d like us to travel to this year. Please fill out this form by March 12th, 2026. Once we have finalized the date and location, we will email the RSVP form to those who have completed this interest form.
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.
Funding & Other Opportunities
Please note that the following third-party links, resources and/or materials (“Resources”) have been collated from external sources by the Hub team and are shared for convenience only. These Resources are not created, operated or endorsed by Stanford and are not affiliated with Stanford. Stanford makes no guarantees or warranties regarding such Resources, and Stanford is not responsible or liable for these Resources.
- Apply by March 31 – [Global] Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures: Funds early-stage organizations building solutions across environment, health and wellbeing, economic empowerment, and education. Read the FAQ to learn more.
- Apply by June 10 – [Global] Rockefeller Foundation: Bellagio Center Residency: Supports innovators advancing breakthrough projects through a 26-day residency in Lake Como, Italy. Residents get focused work time alongside an interdisciplinary, cross-sector cohort and join the Bellagio Network upon completion.
- Apply by April 3 – [Global] Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation: Seeks organizations using AI to transform public service delivery for social good. Selected teams will receive $1M and $3M and participate in the Google.org Accelerator, gaining pro bono support from Google AI experts to scale high-impact solutions.
- Apply by April 17 – [Global] Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science: Supports organizations and researchers using AI to advance breakthroughs in environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and life sciences. Selected teams will receive $500K to $3M and may participate in a multi-month Google.org Accelerator with dedicated pro bono technical support from Google experts.
- Apply by March 22 – [India] Change Engine: ACE 2026: Supports organizations with a pathway to reaching 1M+ people through two tracks: Tech for Impact (AI and digital infrastructure) and Policy and Community (government partnerships and community mobilization). Organizations receive up to $25K, weekly 1:1 coaching, and access to a network for follow-on fundraising and government partnerships.
- Apply by May 1 – [U.S.] Empowerly Startup Internship Program: Matches talented, motivated high-school interns at no cost to your team. Students help startups grow while also gaining valuable hands-on experience.
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis – [U.S.] Hearst Foundations: Funds organizations focused on health, education, social services, and culture. Minimum grant size is $100K. Read the funding limitations and FAQ to learn more.
UPCOMING DEADLINES
- Apply by March 12 – [U.S.] Cigna Group Foundation: Improving Youth Mental Health: 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. Apply by March 12.
- Apply by March 13 – [U.S.] Champions in Action Program: Supports organizations using AI to strengthen internal readiness, increase efficiency, and upskill staff for greater impact. Eligible organizations must operate in select markets, have budgets between $250K–$5M, and offer volunteer engagement opportunities, including at least one skills-based project. One $50K grant will be awarded per market. Apply by March 13.
- Apply by March 15 – [U.S.] Headstream Accelerator: Empowers early-stage digital health and edtech products that address the mental well-being of young people. 16 weeks of virtual-first programming, funded in-person kickoff and conference attendance, access to a supportive network of advisors, funders, industry experts, and partnership with Headstream’s Youth Co-Creator Club. Grants $30K non-dilutive stipend. Apply by March 15.
- Apply by March 15 – [U.S.] LinkedIn: Future of Work Fund: Invites nonprofit innovators helping young adults overcome barriers and navigate an AI-driven labor market. Grants, typically ranging from $200K to $300K, include both cash funding and in-kind support to expand economic inclusion and workforce access. Apply by March 15.
- Apply by March 16 – [Global] Mozilla Foundation: Democracy x AI Incubator: 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. Apply by March 16.