Industry/Technology: innovations, social entrepreneurship, social welfare, technologies
Region – North America
The Because Accelerator is a business accelerator designed for entrepreneurs in the early- to middle-stages of product development. 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.
Focus areas
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Climate Change
- Durable Medical Equipment
- Green Technology
- Product Innovation
- Social Innovation
- Poverty Reduction
- Retail Packaging
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Sustainable Foods
- Product Design
- Climate Tech
- HealthTech
Eligibility criteria
- Startups must have socially innovative product
- Startups must be located in India, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda
- Startups must be incorporated
- Startups must have prototype, users or paying users
Prizes
- Support from experienced mentors of the program
- Network with members of cohort, accelerator alumni, and the Because Advisor Network—a group of subject matter experts with connections worldwide.
- Opportunity to get over $200k in funding after the pitch competition