They are looking for highly scalable models, that can be for-profit or non-profit, addressing global challenges in the areas of climate and environment, democracy, education, health, and social cohesion, among others.
If you’re a changemaker with a social venture burning with purpose and potential, you’re in the right place. We’re all about fostering positive global change, and we welcome applicants from various backgrounds and corners of the world. We’re looking for ventures with a clear social or environmental mission, a scalable model, and a team ready to change the world.
You MUST fit the following eligibility criteria:
Impact-first venture: may be structured as a non-profit or a for-profit
Can be registered and/or operating from anywhere in the world
Delivering impact within at least one of our eight Impact Areas
Impact achieved to date is reaching at least 10,000 end-users via either a direct B2C model or an indirect B2B or B2G (government) model
Operating with a team of four or more full-time paid employees
Raised at least USD 100,000 in capital from any source
You are not applying on behalf of a government body, grantmaking foundation, financing intermediary, or similar entities
The 12-week accelerator, which is for both for-profits and nonprofits, will accept 10 social enterprises from around the world, with about 70% from emerging markets. Founders will receive a £150,000 grant, plus access to LSE experts and support from other mentors, tailored to the needs of each participant and talks with social unicorn founders. Mentors will be assigned to each startup, based on the enterprise’s needs.
The first and last week will happen in person at the LSE. The rest will be virtual, with frequent check ins with mentors. All expenses for ventures taking part in 100x will be covered.
Benefits
> £150,000 in grants
> 12 Weeks Impact Accelerator programme
> World-class support and bespoke mentors
> Cohorts of like-minded social entrepreneurs
> Summit Day celebrating and connecting ventures
> Alumni Membership long-term access to its community.
