ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone with a socially innovative product is encouraged to apply for our business accelerator. Entrepreneurs in the restaurant, entertainment, education, software, food or service industries are not eligible.

Entirely free

Completely digital platform

16 week cohort

4–6/hr weekly commitment

Post-cohort support

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.

BENEFIT:

TRAINING

A 16-week, online curriculum covers topics common to startups and illustrated by Because International’s experience with our 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, we’ve linked entrepreneurs to over $100k in funding.