LEANSpark for schools & universities
The cost of a textbook,
the depth of a co-founder.
Every student in your class gets a 24/7 AI co-founder trained on Ash Maurya's frameworks — for roughly what a course textbook costs. Works from high-school entrepreneurship through capstone practicum and graduate commercialization. Non-profit pricing applies by default to accredited institutions.
What every student gets
Not a chatbot, and not a textbook — a co-founder that works the way you'd coach, available the moment a student gets stuck.
- A 24/7 AI co-founder trained on the Running Lean method, so every student gets real coaching, not generic answers.
- A working Lean Canvas — students turn a vague idea into a testable business model on one page.
- Customer-discovery practice — interview guides, experiments, and feedback that get students out of the building.
The best on business model design that I've experienced. Loved it so much that we brought it into our University to train future entrepreneurs.
1,000,000+ founders build with the Lean Canvas · taught in universities and accelerators worldwide · created by Ash Maurya, author of Running Lean.
Built for K-12 and higher-ed procurement
- LMS-compatible onboarding. CSV roster upload tested with Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace (higher ed) and Google Classroom, Schoology (K-12).
- Per-student credit caps set by the admin. Raise for capstone, honors, or advanced students without changing the contract.
- One pool, allocated across classes and departments. Whether you're equipping one entrepreneurship class or a multi-department initiative, draw from the same contract.
- Free tier after the term. Students keep their workspaces and continue building. No data lock-in.
Frequently asked
Who qualifies for non-profit pricing?
Accredited K-12 schools, accredited universities, 501(c)(3) non-profits, and government-funded innovation programs. Submit accreditation documentation during contract setup — most verifications close in under a week.
How much LEANSpark does one student actually need?
An entrepreneurship class focused on business model design needs enough for a full BMD plus ongoing coaching; capstone, practicum, and honors students doing extended validation need more. We set the right per-student allowance with you when we scope the program.
How does pricing scale for a campus-wide or district-wide rollout?
Per-student rates drop materially at higher volume — the more students and terms in the contract, the lower the blended rate. Book a demo and we'll map your specific numbers.
Do students keep access after the course ends?
Yes — students continue on the LEANSpark free tier. Their workspaces, canvases, and history persist beyond the term.