Last year Washington, DC-based PlayPosit, along with New York City-based Quill, North Carolina based LearnTrials, and California-based GradGuru and MindBlow Labs graduated from their program, which has resulted in a positive impact on more than two million students, 200,000 teachers, and 4,500 schools throughout the United States. The accelerator is focused on building out concepts dedicated to creating technological solutions to support students’ educational endeavors and later on into successful careers. They also grant special consideration for resources that focus on reducing at-risk students from dropping out of school. Aspire Accelerator applications will close on February 5, with selections starting in May 2016. For those interested in apply for the accelerator, there are a few minor requirements. The idea must be tied to a product or service that uses technology to support students’ education and career success, has a minimal viable product and proof of product-market fit, and has at least one technical founder or team member that will participate in the accelerator. Those who are selected will receive a $100,000 and an additional $25,000 to cover the costs of the program.
