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Applications Are Open for the 2nd Cohort of the UpTide Nonprofit Accelerator

June 26, 2026

92NY’s Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact, in partnership with SEED SPOT, is now accepting applications for the second cohort of UpTide, an accelerator…

5 Tips for Selecting the Right Accelerator

May 7, 2024

There are thousands of accelerator programs throughout the world all offering similar promises. How do you evaluate which is worth your time and which will deliver on your investment?

New appointments, additions made to SEED SPOT Executive Board

May 2, 2023

SEED SPOT, one of the nation’s leading social enterprise incubators, announces the appointment of Sentari Minor of Scottsdale-based behavioral health integrator evolvedMD as Chair of…

Advice on your first budget

February 14, 2023

Having some trouble creating your venture’s first budget?  In this webinar, Cheryl Sadolfo answers questions about startup costs and crafting a first detailed budget! Read…

TERRY SMITH: DEEPENING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH ECARDS

February 10, 2023

Terry Smith participated in SEED SPOT’s in-person Phoenix Impact Accelerator, and has a lot to share about the experience! If you’re interested in joining this…

SHARITTA MARSHALL: DEVELOPING A VISION

February 10, 2023

Sharitta Marshall joined our in-person Arizona Impact Accelerator from October 24th-Dec 16th. Check out what other entrepreneurs have to say about SEED SPOT!  If you’re…

MELANIE KUTA: THE MISSION BEHIND MEDITATION

February 10, 2023

Melanie Kuta’s participation in SEED SPOT’s Impact Accelerator opened doors for her and her venture. Read what other alumni have to say about SEED SPOT’s…

Meet Brittney Dias of Looking Lens!

December 1, 2022

Brittney Dias, SEED SPOT alum, is making a lasting impact in communities across the country through Looking Lens! In her LinkedIn Live Ask Me Anything session, she answers questions about entrepreneurship and being an author.

Meet Ten Purpose-Driven Arizona Startups Worth Supporting

November 21, 2022

SEED SPOT showcases several impactful ventures that are working towards creating equity and opportunity in the Arizona community.

Meet the latest Impact Accelerator cohort!

November 7, 2022

There’s nothing better than the Impact Accelerator! It’s the best time to find out the amazing impact-focused work that is happening in our communities through…

EY partners with SEED SPOT to mentor entrepreneurs

October 27, 2022

SEED SPOT believes in the relationship between success and community, with mentorship playing a key factor in this. Our mentorship community is filled with hundreds…

Why you should join me at SEED SPOT’s 10 Year Anniversary Demo Day Showcase

October 4, 2022

There are few organizations that understand and harness this power better than Phoenix-based SEED SPOT, a global Top 5 Private Business Accelerator known for its work with over 2,000 impact-driven entrepreneurs. Since 2012, SEED SPOT has been a disruptor and innovator in the social impact space and this Fall marks a decade since its founding right here in Phoenix.

Meet the Ventures At The Fall 2022 Impact Accelerator

September 29, 2022

Let’s meet this season’s cohort!  Venture Name: SWBee Studio, LLC Founder: Starin Butler Biography: Starin is a Landscape Architect in Phoenix, AZ. She left her…

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