Description
The Because Accelerator is a business accelerator program designed to help entrepreneurs take their innovative products to the next level.
The program has four primary components:
Training: A 16-week, online curriculum covers topics common to startups and illustrated by Because International's experience with their 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 connectionsFunding: 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 have linked entrepreneurs to over $100k in funding.
Cohort Details
Drawing from what was learned in bringing their 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 markeung 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 bitch read to share with potential investors, progress towards or completion of a next level goal and an opportunity to participate in an annuarouch competition
Eligibility
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
Deadline
January 26th, 2024
Find application form here