Yass Prize STOP for Education Accelerator Grant

The Yass Prize STOP for Education Accelerator, led by the Center for Education Reform, offers an exclusive opportunity for education leaders to participate in a transformative bootcamp focused on Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless (STOP) education. Participants will vie for a $1 million prize while gaining invaluable insights from top innovators, personalized feedback on their ventures, and access to a powerful network of peers and mentors. This accelerator promises to enhance visibility and foster collaborations that can significantly impact education.

The Yass Prize STOP for Education Accelerator, powered by the Center for Education Reform, is the leading entrepreneurial bootcamp for education leaders, who are committed to a STOP education - Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless.
Don’t miss your chance to learn alongside the best education innovators in the country!
Being part of this accelerator means you’re not just learning – you’re joining an exclusive, high-impact community. The relationships formed in this room will push you to new heights, offering collaboration opportunities, mentorship, and a lasting network that fuels your growth for years to come.
Funding
Apply now to vie for the $1 million Yass Prize.
Cohort members selected for the STOP for Education Accelerator will…
Vie for the $1 million Yass Prize that will be awarded to the education provider that most powerfully demonstrates Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless (STOP) education.Learn from the best, the boldest, and the brightest of business, education innovation, policy, and more with intimate access to powerful speakers to more deeply understand the intersection between education, business, and sustainability.Receive personalized feedback during curated sessions with communication experts to hone your pitch and learn how to best tell their venture’s story.Prepare to deliver a three minute pitch to vie for prestige and a few other surprises!Join a powerful, lifelong network of education and business leaders who will inspire, challenge, and support your growth long after the accelerator ends. By working alongside a diverse group of education leaders, you will tackle pressing issues in the sector, allowing you to co-create solutions that will have a lasting impact on education and communities.Gain Exclusive Access to the Center for Education Reform’s team, who are pioneers in advocating for educational freedom and innovation for the past three decades. This is a unique opportunity to tap into their vast network and future programming, ensuring that your venture is part of the movement that is transforming education for the better for years to come.Amplify Your Visibility and Influence, by showcasing your venture to a wider audience, including potential investors, partners, and influencers in the education sector, increasing your visibility and opportunities for collaboration.

Eligibility

We are seeking principals, education founders, CEOs, Superintendents, entrepreneurs and other business leaders to apply for this once-a-year accelerator.