Stanford Accelerator for Learning Create+AI Challenge 2026

Applications are open for the Stanford Accelerator for Learning Create+AI Challenge 2026. The challenge invites educators, researchers, technologists, and students to imagine how artificial intelligence can advance learning, augment teaching, and expand opportunity, with a focus on human-centered AI for education. Tracks include Augment Teaching, Augment Learning, and Augment Career Opportunities, with a total of $400,000 in funding across multiple awards and additional benefits such as mentorship and visibility at the AI+Education Summit.

Mentorship and connections with Stanford faculty and researchers, learning science and teacher co-design workshops, visibility at the AI+Education Summit, and potential invitation to continue project development at Stanford in a summer cohort.

Educators, researchers, designers, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and students are encouraged to apply; at least one team member must hold a Stanford affiliation, and teams may include international participants subject to restrictions.

Submit a proposal via an online form (Google Form) including a PDF proposal or pitch deck and a short video; include project title, problem/target audience, solution, and budget.