Investments
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Making Bold Bets Against Big Problems
Stanford Impact Labs’ investment strategy springs from our founding agenda: to enable teams of Stanford scholars to work with the public, social, and private sectors to tackle social problems using human creativity, rigorous evidence, and innovative technology.
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Our refreshed investment strategy includes three stages of funding to support scientific insights from initial discovery to large-scale impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers and insights to frequently asked questions. Explore common queries to make your experience seamless and informed.
What is an Impact Lab?
How are Impact Labs different from other kinds of centers/programs?
What are the expectations around publishing academic work?
Can you review my draft proposal?
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Which stage should I apply for?
I have yet to identify an external partner, can I apply?
I don’t work at Stanford, can I apply?
Do I need to have received prior funding from Stanford Impact Labs to apply for an award?
If I applied in a previous round and didn’t receive funding, can I reapply?
Can a lab or a faculty member benefit from multiple SIL investments concurrently?
My lab previously received Start-Up Funding, can I apply for additional SIL funding?
Can a lab submit multiple proposals?
I’m a Stanford faculty member, but I don’t yet have a lab where this work would fit. Can I apply?
I’ve reviewed the materials and am still unsure whether I’m a good fit. Should I apply?
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The solution I’m proposing would scale through a private company or through private sector adoption–am I a good fit?
I have a new app or digital technology–am I a good fit?
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