Learning EdTech Impact Funds (LEIF)
The LEIF program funds research-driven EdTech innovation by connecting researchers and companies, supporting evidence-based product development, and promoting data-driven standards in education technology.
Funder: Jacobs Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: CHF 40 million committed overall; individual awards and investments may vary.
Summary: Supports evidence-based EdTech innovation by connecting researchers and companies, investing in impact-driven funds, and promoting data-driven standards in education technology.
Description
The Learning EdTech Impact Funds (LEIF) program, led by the Jacobs Foundation, aims to transform the EdTech ecosystem by integrating rigorous evidence into investment decisions and product development. LEIF connects researchers with EdTech companies, supports venture capital funds that prioritize research-backed approaches, and fosters collaboration through networks like CERES. The initiative addresses the lack of evaluation in EdTech by encouraging early use of evidence in product development, supporting research on children's learning progress, and promoting the establishment of investment standards that emphasize effective data use. LEIF also informs philanthropic and public policy, striving to ensure that EdTech innovations are both effective and equitable.
