Intel Education and Intel Capital today announced the first eight member companies for the Intel Education Accelerator , a four-month program to help ed-tech startups transform education for student success. Beating out nearly 200 other global applicants, the selected startups will receive guidance from experts in tech, business and education; secure investments of up to $100,000 each from Intel Capital; and leverage Intel’s global relationships with educators and governments in more than 100 countries
Read MoreIntel Education and Intel Capital have launched the Intel Education Accelerator, a specialized accelerator program designed to help education technology startups transform education for student success. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Intel Education Accelerator will provide selected companies with the opportunity to receive guidance and insights from technology, business and education experts; leverage Intel’s global reach and relationships with educators and governments in more than 100 countries; and secure investments of up to $100,000 from Intel Capital. Apply or learn more about the Intel Education Accelerator .
Read MoreIn the early years of a child’s education, reading skills are one of the most important to develop as a foundation for future success. Intel and Clarity Innovations teamed up to provide an easy-to-use app that helps kids practice their reading skills. Read With Me is a Chrome application for K-3 students that assigns reading based on learning levels and digitally recognizes speech to give children real-time feedback on their reading fluencies and abilities.
Read MoreAt the world’s leading learning technology event in London, Bett 2015 , Intel announced a new education device, the Intel® Education Content Access Point. This easy-to-use device is created for educators, students and IT administrators, and is designed to store, manage and publish digital content in schools with low Internet connectivity
Read MoreHenry Lin, who took home an Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award and $50,000 at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2013 , was named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Science for continuing his innovative work in astrophysics. Congratulations Henry! Learn more about Intel Education .
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