Stanford + Education Entrepreneurship Hub + Accelerator Opportunities
Spring Quarter 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!
Upcoming Guest :
- 4/16/2026 Sam Chaudhary, CEO of ClassDojo
- 5/14/2026 Dr. Piya Sorcar, Founder and CEO of TeachAids
- 5/27/2026 Jamie Poskin, Founder and CEO of TeachFX
- 6/3/2026 Rajen Sheth, CEO and Founder of Kyron Learning
Education Entrepreneurship Hub Bus Tour
The Education Entrepreneurship Hub Bus Tour will take April 29th. This experience will enable students to gain first-hand insights into EdTech innovation, entrepreneurship, and alternative education models.
Key Learning Objectives Include:
- Understanding the edtech innovation ecosystem, including product development, funding, and implementation.
- Gaining insights from industry leaders at Google Education, OpenAI, and venture firms like Reach Capital and Owl Ventures.
- Exploring alternative learning models at institutions like The Nueva School and Millennium School.
- Building professional networks with entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers in the education space.
Apply to Pitch at Stanford Founders Demo Day 2026
Who Should Join?
- Founders (Stanford-Affiliated) Actively building, raising, or hiring? Apply to pitch your startup! ⏳ Applications accepted on a rolling basis, with (Final Deadline: April 19)
- Investors Ready to discover the next breakout startup? Get access to the pitch list and investor-only updates. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g82eq4es
- Observers (Students, Alumni, Operators) RSVP on Luma to attend as a guest and get all the updates. Please use your stanford.edu email address to register if applicable: 👉 https://luma.com/achgqxtn
Requirements: (1) at least one person on your team must be a current Stanford student or alumnus, (2) at least one member of your team must be available on May 7, 2026, to present live on Stanford’s campus at the Demo Day.
RSVP for the Robotics and Education Panel (April 21st)
Join the Stanford Accelerator for Learning for this moderated panel of Stanford researchers, K-12 educators, and industry speakers, followed by live robotics demonstrations and small group discussions.
Discussion themes:
- Why now? Advances in AI and robotics are opening new possibilities
- Exploring robotics in teaching and learning, including embodied and inclusive approaches
- Preparing students for an AI and robotics future – from visual coding to industry-ready skills
- Envisioning robotics maker labs across schools and informal learning settings.
This event is open to the Stanford community & Bay Area educators; no prior robotics experience is required. Snacks will be provided!
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 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 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.
- Apply by May 3 [U.S.] Blue Ridge Labs: Founder Fellowship: Helps early-stage founders move from idea to MVP through mentorship, research, and hands-on support. Selected participants in the build cohort receive a $20K stipend.
- Apply by May 16 [U.S.] Eisner Prize Fellowship: This year-long fellowship supports new programs, research, technology, or any other innovation that intentionally connects different generations in new ways. Organizations receive $50K.
- 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.
- 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.
Community Events
April 25 from 10:00 to 11:30 am PT – [In-Person] AI & Climate: Conversations with Nonprofit Leaders: Fast Forward is hosting a peer-driven conversation during SF Climate Week on AI’s energy tradeoffs and what they mean for nonprofit decision-making. Expect a short presentation, small group discussions, and networking. Join us in San Francisco.