Impact Accelerator Program (Virtual)
Increase your venture's impact in 8 weeks from April 7th - May 30th, 2025.
How to Participate
For priority consideration apply by the early action deadline on February 17th, 2025.
The final application deadline is March 17th, 2025.
This program runs from April 7th to May 30th, 2025.
If selected, the program cost is $1,200 per team, and a flexible payment option is offered.
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The Impact Accelerator program is eight weeks of expert training, quick-start tools, and personalized coaching to achieve tremendous leaps of growth in revenue and investment readiness in a short amount of time.
After the accelerator program, participants gain a lifetime of alumni benefits and special access, maintain connections with accomplished industry leaders and fellow entrepreneurs, and continue to receive personalized SEED SPOT support.
Key Accelerator Program Outcomes
Alumni Outcomes
SEED SPOT alumni ventures have achieved extraordinary success over the past 12 years!
$399M
Revenue Generated
$196M
Funding Raised
9,719
Jobs Created
3,635
Of Ventures Served Founded by an Underrepresented Entrepreneur
Accelerate your impact journey. SEED SPOT's accelerator program for diverse entrepreneurs provide underrepresented founders with tailored support, expert guidance, and funding connections to build sustainable businesses that tackle society's most pressing challenges.
"We made a lot of progress during the program: significantly improved our narrative, identified additional revenue streams, connected with advisors and potential investors, and evolved our pitch. I learned a lot from the other participants, as well."
- Impact Accelerator Participant
Accelerator Program Details
FAQs
Does my business need to be currently earning revenue to participate?
It depends on your business; some ventures take years to earn revenue, even with thousands of users! You should have a working, sellable product or service by the time the program starts.
I'm a part-time entrepreneur. Can I participate?
Absolutely! There are times each Monday and Wednesday where you'll need to be live and present for our virtual sessions, so be sure your work schedule can accommodate those. You should also anticipate 10-15 hours outside of sessions per week to work on program assignments within your venture.
Will I receive funding during the program?
No, there is no funding directly associated with the Impact Accelerator. This program will help you earn more revenue and be a better candidate for venture funding. As an alumnus, you'll be qualified to apply for the annual Demo Day competition, with thousands of dollars in grants up for grabs.
Who will be assigned as my mentor?
During your onboarding you'll share your goals, working style, and mentor preferences with SEED SPOT. We'll use that information to match-make you with someone from our network.
Do you accept nonprofit ventures?
Yes! About 20% of participants are nonprofit ventures, and we have a tailored version of the curriculum for nonprofits.
Do I have to give venture equity to SEED SPOT to participate?
Nope, hold onto your equity! Rather than taking partial ownership in your company, SEED SPOT charges an up-front fee of $1,200 per team or venture. This fee can be divided into two payments if helpful. Participants who pay in full receive a 10% discount.
Transform your innovative solution from idea to impact - join our next Impact Accelerator cohort!
Let's talk about your venture!
Connect with Linda Norquist, SEED SPOT Marketing & Recruitment Manager to discuss the program's fit for your unique business needs!