Transforming teaching and rethinking learning

HP has a long tradition of supporting innovation in education, beginning with our founders, Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard. For years, HP has worked to change the equation in education. We're aiming our efforts inside and outside the classroom, working with students, teachers, and entrepreneurs to redesign and complement the learning process, wherever it takes place.

HP also leads innovative programs, using technology to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners of all ages across the globe. Unlike traditional philanthropy, seeding and growing unique efforts is central to our approach.

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HP believes today's educational challenges present tremendous opportunities for transformation. The speed and scope of economic and social change are straining practices put in place to meet dramatically different needs. HP is teaming up with global leaders on systemic solutions—creative approaches to curricula, teaching, and assessment that take full advantage of technology.

We have a special focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. These areas are vital to fueling innovation and economic growth. Yet in many areas of the world, STEM education lags behind the growing need for innovative problem-solvers and highly skilled workers.

We're also preparing young people and small business owners, equipping them with the business and technology skills that are essential in the information economy. We're reaching future leaders in their classrooms and communities, giving them the practical, 21st-century skills they need to succeed.

Our approach

More minds are better than one. That's the idea behind our innovation in education initiative, which supports new approaches to STEM education. We do this through our HP Catalyst Initiative, which brings together organizations from around the world that are passionate about transforming education.

The HP Catalyst Initiative taps into the power of collaboration by creating international consortia that explore innovations in STEM learning and teaching. By promoting the exchange of ideas among experts and educators—cross borders and disciplines—we're facilitating diverse communities of ideas with greater power to transform how the world teaches and learns.

We champion innovation in entrepreneurship education, by building IT and business skills for entrepreneurs of all ages through our HP LIFE program. We also support young people in building entrepreneurship skills through our unique partnership with Junior Achievement® Worldwide.