100x Impact Accelerator forms a new ecosystem of finance, talent and access that enables growing social enterprises and non-profit organisations to significantly increase their impact.
Based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), 100x aims to foster high-potential social enterprises, enabling them to achieve a positive impact on the scale of billions.
Call for applications
The 12-week accelerator, which is aimed at both for-profit and not-for-profit companies, will accept 10 social enterprises from around the world, with around 70% from emerging markets. Founders will receive a grant of £150,000, plus access to LSE experts and support from other mentors, tailored to the needs of each participant and talks with founders of social unicorns. Mentors will be assigned to each start-up based on the company's needs.
The first and last weeks will take place in person at the LSE. The rest will be virtual, with frequent checks with the mentors. All expenses for ventures participating in 100x will be covered.
Benefits
- £150,000 in grants
- 12-Week Impact Accelerator Programme
- World-class support and tailor-made mentors
- Cohorts of like-minded social entrepreneurs
- Summit Day celebrating and connecting ventures
- Long-term access for alumni to their community.
Ineligible companies
- Ideas, projects or organisations in the pre-pilot stage
- For-profit companies WITHOUT a clear impact focus or social mission
- Organisations with annual operating budgets of more than 10 million dollars
- Organisations that have been in operation for more than 6 years (although this is a guideline, not a hard and fast rule)
- Initiatives or programmes housed in a mature, established organisation - unless the programme is developed, and there are plans to do so
- Organisations that consult on behalf of clients (unless this is part of a unique model that differs from traditional consultancy firms)
Eligibility Criteria
If you are an impact-first organisation, a registered charity, not-for-profit, or a social enterprise, and you are currently scaling social impact in one of your Impact Areas, then you are eligible.
The Impact Areas for applications include:
- Climate and Environment
- Health and social care
- Education
- Refugees
- Democracy
Who can apply?
Candidates from anywhere in the world can apply, as long as they have a minimum viable product (MVP) and a track record of making an impact.
