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 :
- 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
Seed Grants up to $100,000: AI in Teaching and Learning at Stanford
AI Meets Education at Stanford (AIMES) and the Stanford Accelerator for Learning invite proposals for a university-wide seed grant program, AI in Teaching and Learning at Stanford, to shape the educational future at Stanford and the broader higher education landscape. Faculty, staff, postdocs, and students from across the university are invited to apply.
Three funding opportunities are available:
- Course and curriculum grants, $10,000-$100,000. For faculty and instructors to develop and revise Stanford classes that meaningfully address AI, whether or not students use AI.
- Innovation with evidence grants, up to $50,000. For faculty, instructors, academic staff, and students to develop and empirically test innovative approaches to AI in teaching and learning at Stanford.
- Thought leadership funding, $2,000-$3,000. For faculty, instructors, staff, and students to produce intellectual works on critical issues regarding AI and education at Stanford.
- Themed call: For thought leadership pieces on AI & Creativity or AI & Critical Thinking. Accepting submissions now.
- Open call: An open call for thought pieces on Generative AI and Stanford Education. Accepting submissions in fall 2026.
Proposals due May 15, 2026. Open to current Stanford affiliates only. Learn more here.
Optional virtual information sessions:
- Friday, April 24, 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT
- Thursday, May 7, 2:00pm – 3:00pm PT
- RSVP here (requires Stanford login) to receive the Zoom link and attend an info session.
Questions? Email Jessica Tsang (jmtsang@stanford.edu) at the Stanford Accelerator for Learning or Kenji Ikemoto (kikemoto@stanford.edu) at AIMES
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.
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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 28 – [Africa] Dovetail Impact Foundation: Catalyst Cohort: Invites organizations working in health, education, livelihoods, or justice. Selected organizations strengthen strategic clarity, fundraising systems, leadership alignment, and impact measurement. Eligible organizations must have an operating budget between $100K to $500K, be at least two years old, and have senior leadership based in Africa.
- Apply by April 30 – [Global] OSV 2025 Fellowship: 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.
- Apply by April 30 – [U.S.] Vilcek Foundation: Funds organizations that recognize and uplift immigrant contributions across the arts, sciences, education, and social services. The foundation prioritizes organizations using creative, distinctive approaches to deliver services or develop projects.
- 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 1 – [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 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.
- Nominate a leader by May 8 – [Global] Elevate Prize Foundation: Recognizes social impact leaders driving transformative change around the world. Winners receive $300K total. $50K in unrestricted funding for the individual and $250K for their organization. Plus a two-year program focused on visibility, organizational growth, and well-being.
- 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 May 22 – [Global] Breakthrough: Invites teams of three working on innovations that improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health to apply to its next innovator cohort. Teams must have a tested prototype and be able to commit to an 11-month program with three in-person meetings. Selected teams receive $125K in funding, personalized coaching, and peer learning.
- 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 7 [Global] D-Prize: Awards up to 30 early-stage teams with $20K each to launch new ventures distributing proven, life-improving solutions in underserved communities. Focus areas include health, education, agriculture, energy, and water.
- 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 July 15 – [Global] Zendesk: Tech for Good Impact Awards: Provides in-kind access to Zendesk’s AI-powered platform and $10K to $50K grants to organizations working to foster community connection, promote crisis resilience, or create career pathways into tech. Apply by July 15.
- 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.