100x Impact Accelerator Program

Deadline: 29 January 2024

100x is looking for the next generation of social unicorns – organisations affecting positive change on the scale of billions.

Empowering radical thinkers everywhere to deliver the most impact at scale with world-class research in a world-class accelerator. How? They work together to define your endgame. They reveal groundbreaking ways to amplify your impact – not through endless fundraising – but through tangible, results-driven models like government adoption, digitisation and open source solutions.

The programme is hybrid and spans 12 weeks. One leader from your organisation must be able to attend two sponsored trips to the London HQ in person. The trip will last 2-4 days. You will then be expected to participate virtually for the rest of the programme The team will cover transit and visa costs associated with UK travel. Please note, the 100x Impact Accelerator programme is delivered in English, and you must have a reliable internet connection. If this is an issue, they offer a small stipend to support internet access so that you can fully engage in the programme.

Impact Areas

You are delivering impact in at least one of the eight impact areas:
- Climate and Environment
- Democracy
- Happiness and Wellbeing
- Education
- Equitable Economies
- Health and Social Care
- New Frontiers
- Refugees and Cohesion

What they offer?

£150,000 in catalytic capital
12 Weeks Impact Accelerator programme
World-Class support and bespoke mentors
Cohorts of like-minded social entrepreneurs
Summit Day celebrating and connecting ventures
Alumni Membership long-term access to the community

They do not Fund

Ideas or pre-pilot stage ventures
Ventures that do not plan to scale their impact to achieve their mission
Projects housed within an established, mature ventures (unless there is a plan to spin out)
Government bodies, network bodies, grant-making foundations, financing intermediaries (unless direct end users), or similar entities

Eligibility Criteria

Impact-first venture: A clear demonstration of a mission-driven approach that places impact at the forefront of the venture’s activities. You may be structured as a non-profit or a for-profit – they don’t mind!
Geographical Coverage: You can be registered and/or operating from anywhere in the world.
Impact Traction
- You are a post-pilot, pre-scale venture. This usually means:
- your solution is already in the market
- you have data evidence suggesting that your model is having its intended impact
- your organisation:
  - reached at least 10,000 end-users via either a direct B2C model or an indirect B2B or B2G (government) model
  - operates with a team of four or more full-time paid employees
  - has raised at least USD100,000 in capital from any source
Ambition for scale: You have a view on what the potential ‘endgame’ could be for your social unicorn – affecting positive change on the scale of billions.