Scale Your
Social Impact
SEG’s Impact Accelerator is designed for established entrepreneurs ready to scale their ventures.
We help ventures with a social mission expand their reach and develop strategies that boost their financial and operational success and create systemic change.


Core Program Benefits:
- Adult centered & participatory learning
- Instructors with industry experience
- Practical, real-world learning that is directly applicable to your venture
- Eligible to apply to SEGs Microgrant post-graduation
- Cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs
- Impact driven network of advisors and funders
About the Accelerator
- 12 modules of hands-on interactive learning led by social impoct experts
- One on one coaching
- 3 month post accelerator support
- Intensive financial coaching
- Extensive social impact network
- Case studies on social impact ventures

Fall 2025 Cohort
We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Fall Accelerator and Incubator cohorts
What Our Alumni Say About SEG’s Accelerator

Create Transformative Change
Get connected to a network of social impact minded experts: advisors, alumni, funders, and partners
Earn an invitation to apply to SEGs Microgrant program upon graduation
Work alongside a like-minded cohort of social impact focused entrepreneurs
Learn strategies to sustainably scale revenue and social impact
Cost Structure
Pay It Forward
SEG thrives on a collaborative spirit, where your contribution directly fuels our mission to cultivate the next wave of impactful entrepreneurs.
Fueling Innovation & Growth
Grant funding provides a strong foundation, but to truly amplify our reach and empower more potential changemakers, we rely on your support. Here’s a glimpse into the impact of your contribution:
- Accelerator Program: Take groundbreaking ideas to the next level! The cost to support ventures in this program is over $5,000 per participant.
Investing in a Brighter Future, Together
We’re dedicated to ensuring everyone has the chance to make a positive impact. To achieve this, we encourage participants to contribute what they can towards their SEG journey.
This approach fosters a powerful cycle of mutual support and shared success. By joining us, you become a champion for the next generation of innovators, ensuring our transformative programs remain accessible to all.



FAQs
What are the selection criteria?
- Social Impact Potential
- Above all, we prioritize ventures with the greatest potential to drive large-scale, meaningful social change.
- Our ideal candidate is a venture with the potential to drive transformative change within an industry, a system, or at the local or global level, and deliver broad, lasting impact.
- Each venture should have a novel and unique approach to solving a social problem.
- Experience
- Candidates for the SEG Accelerator should have some experience launching and managing their venture.
- They should understand their target audience and be familiar with the initial challenges of growing a business.
- Acceptance into the program prioritizes the idea’s originality and the venture’s scalability.
Is this Accelerator for nonprofits or for profits?
- SEG works with a wide range of legal entities and structures for social enterprises.
- We have for-profit and nonprofits, and co-ops participating in the same cohort. We also have a growing number of co-ops and B corps in our ecosystem. Beyond these categories, we also work with hybrids (for-profits that may have a non-profit affiliate) or non-profits with a for-profit subsidiary.
How is the program structured?
- 12 three-hour workshops – some are in person and some will be virtual, depending on the topic. Generally, 75% of modules will be in person
- 3 months of post-module support surrounding access to funding, strategic guidance, pitch practice, and marketing.
- Consistent check-ins with program leads & referrals to additional advisors or ecosystem connections
- Access to supplementary online content, community, and resources
- Culminates in a pitch contest with cash prizes, and a chance to pitch in SEG’s annual Impact Business Showcase
How much does the program cost?
- SEG invests over $7,500 in each Impact Accelerator participant.
- However, as SEG is committed to equitable access, we DO NOT charge for participation in the Accelerator. Grant funding – as well as generous donations – make this possible.
- While program participants are not expected to contribute financially, we do encourage Pay It Forward donations!
- Every donation that SEG alumni make will directly fuel our mission to cultivate the next wave of impactful entrepreneurs.
Am I a good fit?
- You’re a good fit if your venture:
- Is a startup, non-profit, or hybrid/B-corp with some early traction
- Has established a legal entity for your venture
- Has been in business 6 months to a year
- Has already served customers/beneficiaries