Grow with Miller Center Accelerator Program

The program focuses on social enterprises tackling poverty through women’s economic power and/or climate resilience, helping participants develop a long-range impact strategy, a practical business plan, and a funding pitch grounded in the realities of their enterprise.

The Miller Center Accelerator is built for senior leaders such as CEOs, Executive Directors, or Managing Directors who are fluent in English or Spanish, have reliable internet access, and are proficient in Excel. Participants must also be available for weekly one-hour mentor calls and willing to work a few hours each week to strengthen their plan and become more investable.

To qualify, organizations must be committed to creating positive benefits for people living in poverty, addressing one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals, and intentionally supporting women’s economic power, climate resilience, or both. The program evaluates women’s economic power through four dimensions: women as leaders, employees, value chain participants, and/or customers. Climate resilience is defined by addressing the intersection between the climate crisis and poverty, specifically in safe water and sanitation, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture.

Organizations must also be committed to scaling their solution far beyond current operations, have been operational for at least a year, and be delivering products or services to customers. Financially, they must generate at least $50,000 USD (or local equivalent) in annual earned income and not be entirely dependent on contributions or grants. Applicants must also maintain a working financial model forecasting cash flow, balance sheet, and income statement, have a minimum of three full-time staff or equivalent, and possess at least a three-month cash runway.

For more information, visit Miller Center for Global Impact.