If you have a manufactured product that will improve lives and create local jobs. Then apply for the Because Accelerator, a business program designed to help entrepreneurs take their innovative products to the next level.
Donor Name: Because International
Country: All Countries
Type of Grant: Accelerator
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $100k
Details:
Drawing from what they’ve learned in bringing the own manufactured product—The Shoe That Grows—to market, the Because Accelerator is a business accelerator designed for entrepreneurs in the early- to middle-stages of product development. The startup accelerator program is uniquely focused on increasing your revenue growth trajectory during the cohort and creating a plan for sustained growth beyond. The trainings cover the following concepts:
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Developing a marketing and sales plan
- Revenue ops and pricing strategy
- E-commerce
- Customer service and retention
Upon completion, entrepreneurs will have a written business plan, a polished pitch ready to share with potential investors, progress towards or completion of a next level goal and an opportunity to participate in an annual pitch competition.
Components
This free program has four primary components.
- Training
- A 16-week, online curriculum covers topics common to startups and illustrated by Because International’s experience with the own social enterprise startup, The Shoe That Grows.
- Coaching
- After the first four weeks, select entrepreneurs will be matched with an experienced coach who will mentor them during the program and beyond.
- Networking
- Entrepreneurs network with members of their cohort, alumni of the Because Accelerator and the Because Advisor Network—a group of subject matter experts with connections worldwide.
- Funding
- At the end of the cohort, select entrepreneurs will compete in a pitch event for a cash prize. As a result of this competition, they’ve linked entrepreneurs to over $100k in funding.
Criteria
- Anyone with a socially innovative product is encouraged to apply for the business accelerator.
- They do not work with entrepreneurs in the restaurant, entertainment, education, software, food or service industries.
For more information, visit Because International.
