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A 14-week accelerator for nonprofits and social enterprises focused on building revenue-generating business models. Includes City SAIL track for San Diego-based low-to-moderate income founders.
A nonprofit fostering an inclusive tech innovation ecosystem in Sacramento by providing hands-on entrepreneurship, tech education, accelerator programs, workforce development, and networking opportunities for underrepresented groups and youth in emerging technology fields.
Learn more →A 3-month accelerator exclusively for tech nonprofits with a working MVP. Provides $25K+ in grant funding (no equity) and post-program support through the Growth Platform. Based in San Francisco, serving nonprofits using technology for social good.
Learn more →Accelerates women-led technology companies through mentorship, leadership coaching, business gap analysis, and pitch preparation, providing access to networks, subject matter experts, and support to help founders grow and scale their businesses.
Learn more →Empowers entrepreneurs in Ventura County through accelerator programs, mentorship, and community collaboration, helping founders turn bold ideas into thriving companies that create jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen the local economy.
Learn more →Accelerates early-stage ventures developing medical, digital health, and biotech solutions to address health challenges in Los Angeles, offering mentorship, strategic guidance, ecosystem connections, and non-dilutive funding to improve community health and equity.
Learn more →Provides equitable access to business assistance, resources, and entrepreneurial opportunities for startups and small business owners in Central California, helping them launch, sustain, and scale their ventures through a business accelerator and resource center.
Learn more →A city/county-funded workforce development initiative managed by REDF connecting Los Angeles workforce agencies with employment social enterprises. Helps individuals overcoming barriers to employment (homelessness, justice involvement) gain jobs, on-the-job training, and wraparound support services. ESEs provide paid transitional work while participants receive case management, childcare/transportation assistance, and job placement support. Funded by CA Employment Development Department and WIOA.
Learn more →A 6-month, 100+ hour hands-on program for leaders of employment social enterprises (ESEs)—mission-driven businesses that employ people overcoming barriers to employment (justice system involvement, homelessness, addiction). Two leaders from each ESE participate per cohort. Teaches business development, experiment design, employee success program design, and financial sustainability. Upon completion, each enterprise receives a $20,000 unrestricted grant. Since 2016: 185+ ESE leaders supported across the U.S.
Learn more →Equips small business and nonprofit leaders with practical skills in finance, marketing, sales, and operations through focused tracks, expert mentorship, and a collaborative network to drive sustainable growth and measurable community impact.
Learn more →Empowers entrepreneurs to drive societal change by connecting startups with mentors, resources, and funding opportunities through a flexible, equity-free, online program focused on impactful innovation in climate, sustainability, clean tech, and AI for good.
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