Applications open for GROW AI Accelerator Program

Grow AI features a hybrid approach blending workshops, guest lectures, mentoring, accountability groups and peer learning sessions.

Tailored to each organization’s unique needs, their curriculum covers a diverse range of topics across tech, business and impact.

Starting in March 2025, this 6-month online program will be delivered by expert trainers and industry professionals from the INCO and Share it networks.

Funding Information

• Access to a grant of up to $250,000.

Benefits

• Grow AI will equip 10 selected organizations with expertise, mentoring, and resources to advance their technology and business.
• Access specialized training in AI, ML, business development, marketing, and impact strategy
• Exchange with like minded AI impact entrepreneurs and build empowering connections across Europe
• Benefit from personalized mentoring from industry experts
• Expand your network and increase your visibility within the AI community.

Eligibility Criteria

• Who are they looking for:
  • Impact organizations and social enterprises developing AI/ML solutions with a positive social impact and advancing SDGs.
  • Sustainable products/services targeting substantial markets, demonstrating traction and with a strong strategy for growth.
  • Active involvement from the CEO, CTO, and other relevant team members in program sessions.
• Administrative Criteria:
  • Applying entities need to be registered in an EU country, United Kingdom or Ukraine. Non profit entities are not eligible.
  • The applying entity must pursue an impact mission aligned with the UN SDGs and operate as a social enterprise, ex-lege or de facto. To ensure this, within the application form the applicant will be asked to sign a pledge committing to reinvest at least 50% of 2025 profits back into the organization or towards social goals.
  • Applicants are eligible if they have a working prototype or are currently developing one.
  • The solution targets European markets and customers/users.
  • Commitment and availability from CEO, CTO and/or other relevant team members to actively participate in required program’s activities. Access to the grant is conditional upon attending 80% of the program sessions.
  • Total absence of PR/reputational risks.

Selection Criteria

• Tech for good: Use AI/ML for social impact in underserved communities, following responsible AI practices.
• Vision and ambition: Present a vision for addressing a societal problem profitably, with a clear development plan.
• Impact: Show a clear understanding of the social issues tackled, the communities you are serving and the positive effects generated by your solution.
• Proximity: Have experience and connection to the social challenge addressed, working with and for the community.​
• Feasibility and scalability: Offer a feasible, sustainable solution with potential for broad implementation and scaling.

For more information, visit INCO Entrepreneurs – Social Tides.