Centers and Institutes

We develop centers and institutes as resources to encourage curriculum development, research, and interaction among academic disciplines.

Institutes

Stanford Leadership Institute

SLI prepares leaders to shape a rapidly changing world by addressing critical issues and inspiring positive organizational impact.

Stanford Seed

Seed, the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies, is working to end the cycle of global poverty.

Centers

Grousbeck-Holloway Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

CES is building a community of entrepreneurs through research, course development, and experiential learning.

Center for Social Innovation

CSI educates the future leaders of social and environmental change.

The Stanford GSB Initiative for Investing, founded in 2025, leverages Stanford's expertise in innovation and leadership to equip future investment professionals with the skills and network to succeed.