Because Accelerator Program for Entrepreneurs – Apply Now!

Drawing from what they’ve learned in bringing the own manufactured product—The Shoe That Grows—to market, the Because Accelerator is a business accelerator designed for entrepreneurs in the early- to middle-stages of product development. The startup accelerator program is uniquely focused on increasing your revenue growth trajectory during the cohort and creating a plan for sustained growth beyond. The trainings cover the following concepts:

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Developing a marketing and sales plan
• Revenue ops and pricing strategy
• E-commerce
• Customer service and retention

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.

Components

This free program has four primary components.

• Training
  • A 16-week, online curriculum covers topics common to startups and illustrated by Because International's experience with the own social enterprise startup, The Shoe That Grows.
• Coaching
  • After the first four weeks, select entrepreneurs will be 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
  • At the end of the cohort, select entrepreneurs will compete in a pitch event for a cash prize. As a result of this competition, they’ve linked entrepreneurs to over $100k in funding.

Criteria

• Anyone with a socially innovative product is encouraged to apply for the business accelerator.
• They do not work with entrepreneurs in the restaurant, entertainment, education, software, food or service industries.

For more information, visit Because International.