ANIEA Idea Incubator

Have an idea for an educational course or learning experience, but need support shaping it?

Great ideas often come from lived experience, community work, advocacy, or frontline practice not just traditional academic spaces.

ANIEA’s Idea Incubator is an open, collaborative space for nurses, educators, community leaders, advocates, and partner organizations to explore and develop educational ideas that advance health, equity, and workforce development.

What is the Idea Incubator?

ANIEA’s Idea Incubator is an open, collaborative space for nurses, educators, community leaders, advocates, and partner organizations to explore and develop educational ideas that advance health, equity, and workforce development. You do not need to be a nurse or affiliated with an academic institution to participate.

Who is this for?

The Idea Incubator is open to:

  • Nurses and nurse educators

  • Community leaders and organizers

  • Public and Global health partners

  • Advocacy groups and nonprofits

  • Individuals with lived experience informing education

How to Participate

Complete the interest form

  1. ANIEA reviews the idea for alignment and feasibility

  2. A brief consultation or follow-up conversation may be scheduled

  3. Next steps are determined collaboratively

Interest Form

Support Available

  • Idea clarification and refinement

  • Audience and purpose identification

  • Guidance on structuring an educational activity

  • Support aligning content with nursing, community, or workforce priorities

All support is consultative and grounded in respect for lived experience and community knowledge.

Why ANIEA?

ANIEA believes education should be:

  • Grounded in real-world needs

  • Shaped by diverse voices

  • Responsive to communities

  • Connected to global and local impact

The Idea Incubator reflects our commitment to co-creation, mentorship, and shared learning across disciplines and communities.

Learn More About Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Anyone with an idea for an educational course, workshop, or learning experience is welcome to apply. You do not need to be a nurse or educator. We especially encourage ideas from community members, students, grassroots organizations, and individuals with lived experience.

  • No. Many applicants come to ANIEA with an early-stage idea. The Idea Incubator is designed to help refine concepts, shape learning goals, and explore what support may be helpful—whether your idea is just beginning or already in progress.

  • Support may include idea refinement, curriculum development guidance, facilitation coaching, CE planning support, and connections to community or global partners. Levels of support vary by tier and are discussed during the initial consultation.

  • ANIEA offers tiered support options with different levels of involvement and cost. Reduced-cost options are available for students, youth, individuals from rural or underserved communities, and those experiencing financial barriers.

    ANIEA is committed to equitable access. Reduced-rate options are available based on self-attestation for youth, low-income individuals, rural communities, and grassroots initiatives. No documentation is required.

  • After you submit the intake form, you will receive an email invitation to schedule a brief Zoom conversation with the ANIEA team. This meeting is a chance to discuss your idea, ask questions, and explore next steps together.

  • ANIEA is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing nursing education, community engagement, and global partnerships. While our Education Committee and many contributors serve in a volunteer capacity, developing and supporting high-quality educational ideas requires dedicated time, coordination, and expertise.

    Fees associated with the ANIEA offerings help provide a modest honorarium to the experts who are contributing their professional time and expertise to mentor, review, and support ANIEA offerings. This ensures sustainability while respecting the value of their work.

    Remaining funds are reinvested directly into ANIEA to support:

    • Nurse educator and faculty development

    • Community-based educational initiatives

    • Global partnerships and capacity-building projects

    • Operational infrastructure that allows ANIEA to offer equitable and accessible programming

    ANIEA remains committed to access and equity and offers reduced-cost options for students, youth, individuals from rural or underserved communities, and those experiencing financial barriers.