100x Impact Accelerator: Boosting Social Projects in Cape Verde
The 100x Impact Accelerator represents an unprecedented opportunity for global NGOs and social projects, especially those seeking to amplify their reach and positive impact on Cape Verdean communities. This ambitious programme aims to identify, support and scale up initiatives with the potential to generate transformative results, focusing on innovative and sustainable strategies to tackle crucial challenges.
Our approach is holistic, recognising the complexity of social problems and the need for integrated solutions. We firmly believe that Cape Verde's future lies in the ability of its grassroots organisations and projects to innovate, collaborate and operate efficiently. That's why the 100x Accelerator offers much more than just funding; it provides a complete support ecosystem, including:
- Strategic Financing: Significant investments in selected projects, aligned with clear and measurable impact targets.
- Personalised mentoring: Access to experienced mentors, with a background proven in areas such as management, fundraising, marketing and social impact assessment. These mentors will guide the projects in developing solid strategies and overcoming challenges.
- Intensive Training: Workshops, webinars and coaching focused on building the essential skills for long-term success. Focus areas include financial management, developing business plans, effective communication and monitoring and evaluating results.
- Networking and Connections: Opportunities to establish connections with social investors, strategic partners, other NGOs and sector leaders in Cape Verde and around the world. Creating a collaborative network is key to sustainable growth.
- Access to Technological Resources: Support in the use of tools and technologies that can optimise operations, improve communication and increase project efficiency.
The 100x Accelerator is particularly interested in projects that respond to specific challenges in Cape Verde. Priority areas include:
- Education: Initiatives aimed at improving the quality of teaching and access to education, especially in rural or disadvantaged areas.
- Cheers: Projects that promote health and well-being, including the prevention and treatment of diseases, access to medical care and the improvement of sanitation conditions.
- Economic Development: Initiatives to generate income and create jobs, in particular support for local entrepreneurship, the valorisation of natural resources and the development of sustainable tourism.
- Environmental sustainability: Projects focused on environmental protection and conservation, including water management, renewable energies and waste management.
- Community Empowerment: Initiatives aimed at strengthening communities, promoting civic participation, gender equality and social justice.
We believe that the programme's impact will reverberate in all spheres of Cape Verdean society. By supporting innovative projects with the potential to scale, the 100x Accelerator will contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building a more prosperous and just future for all.
We are committed to ensuring that the selection process is transparent and fair. All projects will be assessed on the basis of strict criteria, including impact potential, financial sustainability, clarity of objectives and implementation capacity.
We're looking for NGOs and social projects with bold ideas, a strong commitment to social impact and the determination to make a difference. Join us on this transformative journey and help build a better future for Cape Verde.
Deadline for applications: 10 November 2025
Apply here: 100x Impact Accelerator for NGOs and global social projects
