LEANSpark for schools & universities
Teach them to decide —
and prove they learned.
Every student builds, tests, and scores their own validation. You get real, measurable learning outcomes across the class — defensible for capstones, accreditation, and employability — not just course completion. The method runs underneath.
Scores you can grade — not just work you can read
Every student progresses through a structured assessment: 7 dimensions of validation judgment, scored as they work. You see where each student actually is — not where they say they are.
- Per-student validation scores — a 7-dimension assessment that shows who's developing real judgment, visible in the class dashboard.
- A 24/7 AI co-founder as the engine — trained on the Running Lean method, it's how students develop the judgment the scores measure.
- Customer-discovery practice — interview guides, experiments, and evidence that produce gradeable, real-world output.
The class dashboard — your source of truth
- Every student's scores in one view. Assessment results and validation progress across the whole class, consolidated in a read-only instructor dashboard. No chasing status updates.
- Defensible for accreditation. Scores are evidence of learning outcomes — not self-report, not course completion. Each dimension maps to a demonstrable skill.
- Gradeable at capstone. Instructors see which students can validate assumptions and which can't — before the final presentation, not after.
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.