Impact Accelerator for Diverse Entrepreneurs

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 24th, 2025.

The final application deadline is March 24th, 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

Clarity

Focus on the right priorities.

Achieve a problem-solution fit
Refine your business model
Structure your vision and goals into an achievable strategic plan

Business Leadership

Build confidence through experience.

Master your financial projections
Build business skills that match your industry & product expertise
Become an expert storyteller who motivates and compels others

Traction

Leap forward in a short time period.

Dial in sales and optimize your efforts for revenue growth
Multiply and measure your social impact outcomes
Increase your venture fundability

Community

Get the support you need.

Gain a national network of mentors and fellow impact entrepreneurs
Receive guidance from SEED SPOT experts working alongside you
Meet potential partners, investors, and advisors

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.

HackBAC Ventures

HackBAC Ventures partners with schools to host a multi-day hackathon events designed to inspire young leaders of color to create social change through innovative ideas like inventions, technologies, or an entrepreneurial venture.

HackBAC met an early sponsor, Gateway Bank, at an Impact Accelerator pitch event called Venture Thursday!

Check for a Lump

Check for a Lump is an Arizona-based nonprofit, offering free education, mammograms, testing, and direct assistance to breast cancer patients including free wigs, support, and resources.

Impact Accelerator participant, Ashley Plum, gained clear goals and direction from the program.

Agriscaping

Agriscaping's mission is to improve local food access & sustainability by transforming landscapes into elegant, edible food gardens easily managed with the help of online tools, education and professional support.

SEED SPOT’s programming supported Agriscaping’s founder, Justin Rohner, with legal support and launch of an assessment plan.

Foundress

The Foundress is a thriving membership community for ambitious female founders.

Impact Accelerator participant Coley Arnold gained clear goals and direction to grow her community from the program.

Naked Rebellion

A new standard for inclusivity and comfort: nine shades for every body on earth. Our community is based on body love and inclusion for all.

Impact Accelerator participant Jess Wenger gained traction and business leadership from the program.

DEI Pro Finder

DEI Pro Finder empower HR and business leaders to excel in their DEI initiatives.

Juan Taveras graduated from the Impact Accelerator program and was able to launch his business officially in August 2022 with the support of SEED SPOT mentors and curriculum.

"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

WEEKLY AGENDA

Group training sessions on Mondays & Wednesdays 12:30-2:00 pm ET
Pitch coaching with mentors and investors
Tailored mentorship on your business
Office hours with industry experts
Independent assignments for business growth
Work 1:1 with dedicated mentors who believe in your mission
Personalized business coaching and support

TAKEAWAYS

Graduate with a polished 3-minute pitch deck
Build a competitor analysis to increase your understanding of the market
Leave with your first budget or update your existing budget following expert advice
Create an actionable sales funnel and strategy to acquire your first customer(s)
Walk away with long-term relationships with multiple mentors, industry leaders, and SEED SPOT alumni
Gain lifetime alumni benefits such as mentorship, funding resources, and legal support

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.

Let's talk about your venture!

LINDA NORQUIST Marketing & Recruitment Manager

Connect with Linda Norquist, SEED SPOT Marketing & Recruitment Manager, to discuss the program's fit for your unique business needs!

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