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🚀 Be part of this year’s Tiny Fellowship! Don't miss this opportunity to receive up to $5,000 in funding, personalized coaching, and the chance to join a community of innovators who will help you plan, execute, and evaluate a pilot program for your educational concept. 📅 Key Dates: Application Deadline: October 28, 2024 Interviews: November 11–22, 2024 Decision Announcements: December 9, 2024 For more information and to submit your application, visit: https://buff.ly/3XLWb4r

🎓 𝗘𝗱-𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! 🌟 1️⃣ International Conference on Educational Environment and Distance Education (ICEEDE-25): Calling all educators, researchers, and innovators! Join this prestigious conference in Boston, USA, from January 27-28, 2025, to explore trends and advancements in education and distance learning. Don’t miss the chance to network with global experts and present your research. 🗓️ Key Dates: Pre-Enrollment by December 28, 2024, and Registration/Paper Submission by January 12, 2025. 2️⃣ The Ford Philanthropy Mobility Fellowship: Entrepreneurs focused on mobility and transportation can gain mentorship, leadership training, and access to transformative resources. This fully-funded virtual program helps fellows create impactful solutions in their communities. 🗓️ Apply by January 12, 2025. 3️⃣ Future Founders 2025 Startup Bootcamp: Have a big idea but don’t know where to start? This free bootcamp supports young entrepreneurs (ages 18-30) with workshops, mentorship, and a peer network to help launch and grow their businesses. 🗓️ Deadline by January 7, 2025 💡 Stay informed for weekly updates and opportunities! #4pt0 #GrantsAndFunding

🎓 Ed-Opportunities You Can’t Miss This Week! 🌟 1️⃣ PeopleFund’s BIPOC Small Business Accelerator Supporting underserved entrepreneurs in Texas with education, capital, and tools for business growth. Successful graduates may qualify for grants up to $5,000. 🗓️ Apply by January 3, 2025. 2️⃣ Watson Institute: Truist Foundation Fellowship: Fully-funded program for Georgia entrepreneurs committed to economic development and community impact. Tailored training, mentorship, and financial literacy resources included. 🗓️ Applications close January 3, 2025. 3️⃣ New York State Dairy Runway Program: A free course for early-stage dairy innovators using NY-produced cow milk. Participants gain access to Cornell resources and business coaching to bring ideas to life. 🗓️ Applications close January 6, 2025. 💡 Stay informed for weekly updates and opportunities! #4pt0 #GrantsAndFunding

🎆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀! Here’s to a 2025 filled with growth, innovation, and amazing opportunities. Let’s embrace every moment and make this year one to remember! ✨ 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🎉#4pt0

🌟 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰.𝟬 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀! Wishing you joy, inspiration, and a new year full of possibilities. Here's to making an impact together! #4pt0

✨ 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟰.𝟬! The last few weeks have been buzzing with 4.0 energy in California! From alumni meetups in LA and Oakland to a happy hour with The Reinvention Lab at Teach For America, ideas were flying about the future of education, collaboration, innovation, and our five-year-old attendee stole the show with this mic-drop suggestion: “More playdates in schools!” (We’re on board, future leader 👏). Huge shoutout to Sunanna Tara Chand for some epic pictures during the event!🥂 #4pt0

🎓 𝗘𝗱-𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! 1️⃣ ZenBusiness Grant Program: Receive a $5,000 grant, free Money Pro access for 30 days, and expert office hours. Apply any time in 2024—monthly review cycles! 2️⃣ Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Agricultural Disaster Microloan Program: Up to $50K in disaster relief loans for VA agricultural/forestry businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. First-come, first-served—apply before December 31, 2024. 3️⃣ Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity Holiday Grants: $3K–$5K grants for LA County businesses and nonprofits still recovering from COVID-19. Applications open Nov. 30 to Dec. 31, 2024. 4️⃣ Brooklyn Brewery Business Grant: Big ideas in Food, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Music, or Activism? Win $10K, NYC access, and mentorship! Apply by December 31, 2024. 💡 Stay informed for weekly updates and opportunities! #4pt0 #GrantsAndFunding

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁? 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 #𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗹. This week, we’re proud of Nick Okafor, founder of trubel&co and a 2022 Tiny Fellow. Driven by an abolitionist framework, trubel&co empowers diverse youth to use data, design, and technology to tackle pressing societal challenges, creating a new generation of changemakers. Through 4.0’s initial mentorship, funding, and coaching, Nick refined his vision, piloted trubel&co’s groundbreaking curriculum with MIT, and expanded partnerships with leaders like the National Geographic Society and Society for Science. Their flagship program, Mapping Justice, equips students with GIS skills to design geospatial tools for social change—turning their communities into classrooms for innovation and equity. 🎉 Recently awarded a STEM Action Grant, trubel&co is scaling its mission to make STEM education accessible for all. Follow Nick and trubel&co’s journey in building changemakers without leaving communities behind, and stay tuned for more alumni stories! #4pt0 #AlumniHighlight #trubelandco

🔔 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵'𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀? 4.0's December Newsletter is here, packed with new resources, updates, and celebrations! Don’t miss out on some of these key moments: ⚖️ Legal Hub Launch: Simplify your venture’s paperwork with our new collection of customizable legal document templates, all in one place. 🌟 Celebrate the impactful work of Dent Education and trubel&co, leading the way in youth empowerment and STEM innovation. 📆 Mark your calendar for events like the Tulane Startup Sprint 2025 and learn how you can host a 4.0 gathering in your city. Stay connected, inspired, and supported. Check your inbox for the latest newsletter, or subscribe at www.4pt0.org for inspiring stories and exciting opportunities in the industry. #4pt0 #Newsletter

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗔 𝗘𝗱𝗫 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆—𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲. (𝗔 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗜-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀.) IKEMBA EdX, founded by a team of five visionary educators and alumni of our 2020 Essentials Fellowship, is transforming culturally responsive education. With innovative tools like AI-driven lesson planning and a marketplace for culturally relevant materials, they’re equipping educators to create inclusive, impactful learning environments and bridging the equity gap in classrooms nationwide. Through 4.0’s mentorship and funding, IKEMBA refined their mission, cultivated strategic partnerships, and scaled their impact. This support allowed them to launch groundbreaking tools like IKEMBA Insight AI and pivot into strategic consultancy—helping organizations design and sustain transformative educational initiatives. 💡 As IKEMBA embarks on this exciting new chapter, their mission remains steadfast: empowering educators and fostering equity in classrooms. Follow their journey to see how they’re reshaping education for future generations and stay tuned for more venture stories! #4pt0 #VentureHighlight #IKEMBAEdX