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Sustainability Entrepreneurs
Building on Stanford’s strengths in both sustainability and entrepreneurship, Stanford Ecopreneurship programs take aspiring sustainability entrepreneurs (or “ecopreneurs”) from idea to launch.
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Latest Insights
See podcasts, whitepapers, and case studies developed by Stanford faculty and staff to inspire and educate ecopreneurs and ecopreneurial ecosystems around the world.
New Publication: Academic Innovation Pathways Guide
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What is “ecopreneurship?”
We define ecopreneurship as the practice of leveraging the disruptive power of entrepreneurship—in public, private, or nonprofit sectors—with the explicit goal of achieving measurable environmental sustainability benefits.
Ecopreneurs bring innovations to life and prove out new business models that outcompete the status quo and drive humanity toward a more sustainable and resilient future.
How Our Programs Connect
Stanford Ecopreneurship’s programs form an integrated ecosystem that supports sustainability innovation at every stage of your journey.
- In the Classroom programs provide the academic foundation for ecopreneurial thinking
- Beyond the Classroom opportunities translate learning into hands-on experience
- Beyond Stanford initiatives share insights and impact with the wider world
Together, these areas help students, faculty, and partners turn knowledge into action for a more sustainable future.
With our In the Classroom programs, we deliver rigorous, world-class ecopreneurial education that prepares students to tackle the world’s toughest sustainability challenges.
Students can earn the Graduate Certificate in Ecopreneurship, receive personalized advising, and access resources that help translate learning into impact.
Faculty can access Curriculum Grants, casewriting support, and teaching resources that bolster ecopreneurship curricula across Stanford.
Explore In the Classroom Programs
Turn ideas into impact through transformative hands-on ecopreneurial experiences. Our Beyond the Classroom programs—such as EcoSIP, EcoX, and EcoSprint—give students the opportunity to test venture ideas, work with startups, and gain real-world experience in sustainability innovation.
These experiential programs complement Stanford’s academic courses, building practical skills and community connections that last a lifetime.
Explore Beyond the Classroom Programs
Discover how Stanford Ecopreneurship shares knowledge and inspiration with the world.
Through our Insights—including the Stanford Ecopreneurship: Academic Innovators Series podcast, white papers like Lessons in Scaling Sustainability Innovation, and case studies—we amplify ecopreneurial learning beyond campus.
Global events like the Scaling Sustainability Innovation Conference and TreeHacks Hackathon connect students, experts, and changemakers driving sustainable innovation worldwide.
Explore Beyond Stanford Offerings
Not sure how to get started?
The Get Started page is your guide to Stanford’s ecopreneurial ecosystem.
Navigate the Resource Landscape, a curated database of courses, programs, clubs, and more that support sustainability innovation.
Explore inspirational Learning Journeys that showcase how Stanford alumni turned ideas into impact.