Get Involved: EdTech Affiliates

Co-creating solutions to the most pressing challenges

Together we will explore unique opportunities to co-create interdisciplinary research projects, collaborate with Stanford teams, and connect with extensive networks of stakeholders, users, educators and policy makers.

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Become an EdTech Affiliate

The EdTech Affiliate Program reaches across the entire university where education, learning and technology intersect. We're inviting applications from all companies with a passion for learning and technology to join in an ongoing exploration of innovations in a pre-competitive environment. Using a wide lens, we will help create “first look” opportunities to see the future of learning.

Potential Member Benefits

Benefits of membership will be tailored to each organization in order to maximize opportunities for collaboration. Some examples:

  • Extended opportunities to engage with faculty and students from across Stanford who are working in the learning sciences and the design of learning solutions
  • Preferential access to retreats, conferences, seminars, and informal gatherings
  • Provide input on current and future research directions
  • Regular updates on research and results from learning innovation lab
  • Networking with colleagues across the education landscape
  • Student recruiting opportunities

Research Areas of Interest

  • Social Networks and Games
  • Online and Mobile Learning
  • Virtual, Augmented, Mixed Reality in Education
  • Data Sciences
  • Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing
  • Human-Machine Interaction
  • Adaptive Technologies
  • Social and Emotional Learning
  • Adult Learning, Workforce Development
  • STEM Education
  • Early Childhood Learning
  • Neurodiversity and Learning Differences

Financial Terms

Funds will be used as general support for the Affiliate Program and related activities, including support for Stanford researchers working on learning research and design projects.

Founding Affiliates – $200,000 for a five-year membership
Sustaining Affiliates – $50,000 for a one-year membership

Current Affiliates

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Please email acceleratelearning@stanford.edu for more information.

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