• Academic Institution

Stanford Seed

The Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies, known as Stanford Seed, is a Graduate School of Business-led initiative working to end the cycle of global poverty. The Seed Transformation Program (STP) brings the power of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership to established businesses and their leaders - on the ground and in their communities. STP is a 12-month intensive general management training in which high-potential leaders are challenged to assess their companies' vision, redefine their strategies, and make ambitious changes towards exponential growth that will generate new jobs.

  • Stages of Support

    • Idea
    • Start-up
    • Early
    • Growth
    • Mature

  • Nonfinancial support delivery mechanism

    • Mentoring
    • Classroom / seminar training
    • Cohort or group support
    • Peer to Peer / Network-based Support

  • Sectors of Focus

    • Agriculture & Food
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Information and communication technology
    • Manufacturing
    • Supply chain services
    • Housing and community development
    • Logistics & distribution
    • Hospitality / travel / tourism
    • Infrastructure / facilities development
    • Financial services
    • Media & entertainment
    • Artisanal
    • Water & sanitation
    • Transportation
    • Wholesale and retail trade

  • Stakeholder or Business Model Focus

    • Base of the pyramid
    • Social enterprise
    • Women entrepreneurs
    • Science, engineering or invention based businesses

  • Impact objectives

    • Access to education
    • Affordable housing
    • Agricultural productivity
    • Capacity building
    • Community development
    • Employment generation
    • Energy and fuel efficiency
    • Food security and nutrition
    • Health improvement
    • Income/productivity growth
    • Sustainable energy
    • Water resources management
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