Published: 12 Jan 2024 464 views
100x Impact Accelerator forms a new ecosystem of finance, talent, and access that enables scale-up social enterprises and non-profits to significantly grow their impact. Impact areas for applications include climate and environment, health and social care, education, refugees, and democracy.
Based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), 100x aims to nurture high-potential social enterprises, enabling them to achieve positive impact on the scale of billions.
The London School of Economics (officially the London School of Economics and Political Science, often referred to as LSE or the LSE) is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Founded in 1895, by Fabian Society members Sidney Webb, Beatrice Webb, Graham Wallas, and George Bernard Shaw, LSE joined the University of London in 1900 and established its first degree courses under the auspices of the university in 1901. LSE beg... continue reading
Application Deadline | 29 Jan 2024 |
Value | £150,000 |
Type | Entrepreneurs |
Sponsor | London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) |
Gender | Men and Women |
Each social enterprise selected for 100x Impact Accelerator will:
The programme includes two weeks of in-person sessions at LSE in London, virtual meetings with experts, and an annual Summit Day, where all participants will present to philanthropists, investors, governments, and media. All expenses for ventures taking part in 100x will be covered.
100x Impact Accelerator will support two cohorts of ten social enterprises every year, with 70% of these coming from emerging markets.
The accelerator is looking for scale-up impact organisations that have a proven model, so it can help deliver their next big leap of growth.
Places will be offered to organisations across eight sectors which closely reflect LSE’s research priorities. These are: climate and environment; health and social care; refugees and cohesion; equitable economies; happiness and wellbeing; democracy; education; and new frontiers.
This call is open to all social enterprises around the world. You can apply here. The deadline for application is Friday Jan 29, 2024.
For more details, visit the website.