AT&T Aspire Accelerator
Solicitation Title: AT&T Aspire Accelerator
Funding Amount: Participating teams will receive an investment of $100,000 (or an Aspire investment of $100,000, as described below, in the case of non-profit companies), an additional $25,000 to cover program expenses, access to AT&T leaders and Aspire partners in education and technology, and personalized mentorship. Participating companies will attend up to 5 in-person sessions (including kickoff and graduation) and will have regular meetings — mostly remote — with the Accelerator team and Entrepreneur in Residence.
Sponsor Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2019
Solicitation Link: http://about.att.com/csr/home/possibilities/at-t-aspire/mobilizing-learning/accelerator.html
Overview
<p>Are you on a mission to use technology to enhance learning and help every student achieve a bright, successful future?<br>Technology is making it easier for people to learn anytime, anywhere. Wireless connectivity, applications and services are increasingly providing new opportunities to connect people to the skill development needed to get and retain good jobs.</p> <p>Over the last five years, the Aspire Accelerator has supported organizations that use technology to help students increase learning achievement, strengthen schools and communities, and prepare learners for employment.</p> <p>Building on these successes, the 2019 Accelerator is looking for organizations that are giving students the skills they need to fill the talent pipelines of today and tomorrow.<br>The Aspire Accelerator will connect you with the resources, services, expertise, and relationships you need to drive change in how people acquire skills needed for good jobs and rewarding careers.</p>
Other Information:<p>The Aspire Accelerator is open to non-profits and for-profit companies of any size. The minimum requirements to participate are:<br>Working on a product or service that uses technology to support students’ educational and/or career success<br>Has a minimum viable product and some proof of product-market fit<br>Has a least one technical founder or team member who will participate in the Aspire Accelerator</p>Last Updated:
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