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Stanford Education Entrepreneurship Resources and Opportunities

Explore current courses, clubs, programs, and funding open to Stanford students aspiring to become education entrepreneurs.

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EDUC 260: Lean Launch Pad for Education

Lean Launchpad for Education (LLPEd) teaches students about entrepreneurship and how to build the skills necessary to start businesses in education. Applications are due 9/24.

Stanford AI Tinkery

The AI Tinkery is a collaborative space for members from across the university to play and tinker with the possibilities of generative AI in education. Explore cutting-edge generative Al tools and join workshops at the Tinkery.

Use the filters below to explore different resource types and review the notes column for more information about opportunity eligibility. You can also click the search icon on the upper right corner and search by key words.

This database was last updated in September 2024. If you have any questions or need to update information about your organization, please email edupreneurship@stanford.edu.

Considerations about Intellectual Property 

There may be intellectual property implications for select Stanford entrepreneurs whose ventures were created in the course of their University responsibilities or with more than incidental use of University resources.

For more information, please review Stanford Policies on Intellectual Property, developed by the Stanford Office of Technology Licensing.

The Faculty Entrepreneurship Playbook, developed by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, also contains guidance on intellectual property and conflict of interest considerations which may be relevant to PhD entrepreneurs.

 

Considerations for International Students

There may be work authorization implications if you are an international student exploring a business idea in an experiential entrepreneurship course or co-curricular program. 

For more information, please review Considerations for International Students Evaluating a Startup Idea While on a Student Visa, co-developed by Stanford Venture Studio and the Bechtel International Center.

 

Legal Considerations for Founders 

There are many legal considerations associated with founding a company, from incorporation and equity, to employment, to corporate governance. 

For more information, please review the Stanford Founder Legal FAQs, co-developed by Sam McClure, Lecturer in Law, and other members of the Stanford Law School. Please note that this resource is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice or should serve as a substitute for seeking legal advice from a qualified attorney.