Resource Library
As part of our goal to attract, connect, and support new and diverse talent to the field, we have built the go-to place for all-things innovation and entrepreneurship in early childhood development (ECD). In that spirit, if you have a question or are looking for information and don’t see it, tell us. Chances are, if you have the question, someone else does too.
The Innovation Landscape
Our aim is to have a complete view of the key players in ECD, including: ventures and existing organizations, funders, and experts. These three core audiences make up the ECD innovation ecosystem needed to drive outcomes for the children, families and communities facing the greatest adversities.
The most comprehensive database of innovative ventures in early childhood
To be added to the ECD Venture Index, please join the Promise Venture Network.
A growing list of funders who have invested directly in early childhood
To be added to the ECD Funder Index, please fill out this short form.
Expert Insights from Early Futures
Keynote on the Science of ECD by Dr. Jack Shonkoff.
Keynote on the impact of toxic stress by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris.
Entrepreneurial Insights, Nonprofit and For-Profit with Scott Cook.
Venture-Building Resources
We offer a variety of programs and resources to support ventures in early childhood.
Check out our ECD Startup Guide. We provide condensed versions of some of our most popular workshops, slides from the workshops, key learnings and resources for early stage ECD ventures.
Promise Venture Profile — great forcing function to whittle down what you do and why it matters to one page. It also serves as an incredibly effective tool to introduce yourself, make connections and use as a leave-behind. Plus, you’ll be added to our Promise ECD Venture Index once you’ve completed one, which gets regularly shared with leading funders and experts.
Click on the buttons below to help you take the next step towards scale and impact.
Brand New to ECD?
We’ve started to curate and develop content that will give you context into the field and why innovation and entrepreneurship are important and urgent. We will continue to evolve this content; in the meantime, please send questions and requests our way.
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