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The Because Accelerator Program 2022 for Early-to-middle Stage Entrepreneurs.

Application Deadline: April 1st 2022

The Because Accelerator is designed for entrepreneurs with socially innovative products. Because Accelerator does not work with entrepreneurs in restaurant, entertainment, education, software, food or service industries.

Benefits

This free program has four primary components.


TRAINING

A 10-week, online curriculum covers topics common to startups and illustrated by Because International’s experience with our own social enterprise startup, The Shoe That Grows.


COACHING

At the beginning of the 10-week cohort, each entrepreneur is matched with an experienced coach who will mentor them during the program and beyond.


NETWORKING

Entrepreneurs network with members of their cohort, alumni of the Because Accelerator and the Because Advisor Network—a group of subject matter experts with connections worldwide.


FUNDING

We’ve linked entrepreneurs to thousands of dollars in funding over the last two years. At the end of the cohort, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete in a pitch event for a cash prize.

The program is uniquely focused on overcoming the challenges to developing affordable manufactured products which have proven market attractiveness and are ready to aim for production at scale. This training will be beneficial for both entrepreneurs who are launching their first product, or those who are looking to add something to an existing line. The ten sessions cover the following concepts:

  • Fully understanding the problem
  • Stages of product design and development
  • Launching a business
  • Creating a financial plan
  • Developing a marketing and sales plan
  • Setting and achieving growth goals

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.

Official Website: The Because Accelerator Program 2022

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