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
DUE IN ONE WEEK* 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
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- 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 10 – [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 15 – [U.S.] Foundation for Improvement of Justice: Recognizes individuals, programs, and organizations that have made improvements to criminal and civil justice systems. Each award includes a $15K check, a Paul H. Chapman Medal, and an expenses-paid trip to the awards banquet in Atlanta.
- Apply by May 15 – [India] the^delta incubator: Supports early-stage nonprofit founders working on livelihood challenges for marginalized communities through a 9-month program of mentorship, bootcamps, and portfolio support. Participants receive an innovation grant of ₹30 lakh with the opportunity to unlock up to ₹1.05 crore in catalytic funding.
- 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 21 – [Global] MIT Solve: 10th Anniversary Global Challenge: Seeks 10 exceptional solutions built for the next decade: solving urgent problems and proving credible pathways to scale, whether through markets, policy, procurement, or platforms. Selected teams receive at least $100K in unrestricted funding and will be recognized at the Solve Challenge Finals in NYC during Climate Week. Read the FAQ to learn more.
- Apply by May 22 -[Global] Microsoft Changemakers Fellowship: Seeks organizations ready to move from AI interest to real-world adoption. This 10-week program tackles a core organizational challenge—whether that’s securing internal systems, creating reliable funding streams, or reducing manual processes. Participants work alongside experts and a global cohort of changemakers.
- 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 31 – [Global] Turn.io: Health and AI Accelerator: Supports organizations to build and launch AI-powered chat and voice services within existing workflows. This 24-week program helps you design a live WhatsApp service, implement AI triage, reach low-literacy and multilingual users, and strengthen your sustainability model. Participants unlock up to $750K in value through platform access, technical support, expert mentorship, and funding pathways.
- 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] Techstars Anywhere Accelerator; Eligibility: Early-stage startups in any industry operating in American time zones. No relocation required.
- 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.
- Nominate an entrepreneur by June 28 – [Global] Western Union Global Fellowship: Invites entrepreneurs working with highly marginalized, refugee, or displaced communities. This fully funded 16-week virtual fellowship includes expert-led workshops, funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of entrepreneurs and community leaders.
- 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.
- Nominate an entrepreneur by June 28 – [Global] Western Union Global Fellowship: Invites entrepreneurs working with highly marginalized, refugee, or displaced communities. This fully funded 16-week virtual fellowship includes expert-led workshops, funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of entrepreneurs and community leaders.