Stanford Seed Spark Program

About The Program

Stanford Seed Spark is a 5-month online entrepreneurship program led by faculty from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and seasoned entrepreneurs. Seed Spark is designed to equip early-stage startups with the tools, mentorship, and peer learning they need to scale with confidence. The program combines practical insights on growing a business with proven frameworks for building strong teams and positioning startups for long-term success.

As an official collaborator, STEP plays a vital role in nominating and supporting promising startups from our network, extended community, and outreach partners. Through this, we help extend the opportunity of participating in this prestigious program to a broader group of women entrepreneurs across India.

What does the program offer?

• A 5-month structured online learning journey
• Proven business tools and frameworks developed by Stanford faculty
• One-on-one mentorship and personalized feedback
• Interactive sessions with a diverse network of entrepreneurs from India and across Southeast Asia

How do I participate?

STEP nominates startups to join the Stanford Seed Spark program. To be eligible for nomination, you must either:

• Be part of the STEP community
• Be incubated with another organization or outreach partners of STEP that can coordinate with STEP for your nomination

Who should apply?

• Full-time Founders or co-founders from anywhere in India or Southeast Asian countries
• Must be a registered business entity
• Should have a validated proof of concept
• Must be able to submit audited financial statements for the past year