Program
Ufirst Fellows Accelerator
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM UTC – Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC
About this program
A 12-week program helping early-stage education nonprofits and ed-tech ventures go from pilot to their first full cohort of learners — weekly workshops, a hands-on mentor, and a demo day in front of funders.
Schedule
Agenda
Foundations & needs validation
Sharpen the learner problem, the target community, and the wedge before building.
Build & school-partner pilots
Ship with a handful of school or institution partners and tight feedback loops.
Enrollment & fundraising
Positioning, financial-aid packaging, pipeline, and a fundable narrative for funders.
Demo day prep & funder showcase
Rehearse, refine, and present to a curated room of education funders.
Lineup
Speakers
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