Spotlight on Digital Media And Learning

1.28.10 | We wanted to introduce you to Startl, a new social enterprise that aims to identify innovators and accelerate the development of digital media and learning products. Startl was incorporated in 2009 with initial funding from the MacArthur, Hewlett and Gates foundations, and it launched a website and blog earlier this month.

Meet the team, led by Laurie Racine, Diana Rhoten and Phoenix Wang.

Startl is now accepting applications for two free but highly selective selective programs: Design Boost, a five-day program for innovators wanting to design and hone mobile applications for learning; and Accelerator, a later stage, three-month residency program for young companies ready to take their learning products to the next level.

Here are the details and links to apply. Good luck!

Design Boost
In partnership with IDEO, Startl will select 15, two- to three-person teams and offer them a free five-day immersion in how to design, prototype and market user-centered, learning-rich products.

For Startl’s first Design Boost, we are looking specifically for innovations mobile applications. The Boost will be held in NYC at the Pratt Institute from March 15-19, 2010. Applications will be accepted Jan. 25 - Feb. 22, 2010. Apply

Accelerator
In partnership with DreamIt Ventures, Startl will host a three-month, Philadelphia-based residency program for seed-stage companies seeking to advance their products from a learning, business and investment perspective. The program will run from mid-May to mid-August 2010.

By the end of the Accelerator Program, innovators will have products that are both learning-rich and market-ready. Applications are now open. Apply