An accelerator like no other. A place where razor sharp radical minds reside and merge - with other minds - your determination to see a world with new eyes.
Coming together with catalytic capital, and, connections to specialists, mentors and policy makers. An exercise in collective action skyrocketing social ventures in a space where bravery and breakthroughs are commonplace with one hundred times more reach, more risk taking, more expansive impact.
How we do it
Empowering radical thinkers everywhere to deliver the most impact at scale with world-class research in a world-class accelerator. How? We work together to define your endgame. We 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.
- World-class insights: Exceptional evidence-based research and access to policymakers means social enterprises can drive real, impactful change at scale.
- World-class accelerator: Catalytic capital, global connections and dedicated support takes social enterprises further than ever before.
What we 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 our community
Frequently asked questions
- Am I eligible to apply for the 100x Impact Accelerator? If you’re an impact-first organisation, a registered charity, not-for-profit, or social enterprise, and you’re currently scaling social impact in one of our eight Impact Areas, then you are eligible. We welcome applicants from anywhere in the world, as long as you have a minimum viable product (MVP) and a track record of achieving impact.
- How do you define a social enterprise? We define a social enterprise as an impact-first organisation that engages in commercial or business activities such as selling products or services to serve a social mission. Social enterprises may be structured as a non-profit or a for-profit.
- I am not sure if my for-profit venture is a social enterprise. Should I apply? If you are running a for-profit where financial gain, and not impact, is your primary goal, we can recommend other accelerators looking to accelerate more traditional for-profit models that can better support your growth journey. If your venture is an impact-first organisation with a primary social mission, then please apply!
- What type of ventures are you looking for? We’re looking for innovative impact scale-ups. Applicants should have a proven track record and be ready for their next big leap of growth. In an application, we want to hear from outstanding social entrepreneurs who are bold, collaborative, self-aware and kind. You should be able to demonstrate that your organisation offers a game-changing solution that’s already driving positive change. And you must be able to prove that amplifying your impact can result in change on a significant scale.
- What types of organisations will you NOT fund? We know you’re busy building your organisation and want to make sure applicants feel aligned with what 100x is offering. We don’t want to waste anyone’s time, so here are a list of things 100x does NOT fund:
- Ideas, blueprints, or pre-pilot stage organisations
- For-profit companies WITHOUT a clear impact focus or social mission
- Organisations with annual operating budgets greater than $10 million
- Organisations that have been in operation for over 6 years (although this is a guideline, not a hard and fast rule)
- Initiatives or programmes housed within a mature, established organisation – unless the programme will be spun out, and there are plans to do so
- Organisations that consult on behalf of clients (unless this is part of a unique model and different to traditional consulting firms)
- What kind of funding do you provide? Our funding is flexible, impact-first, unrestricted, and based on trust. We offer catalytic grants and repayable grants to charities and social enterprises. Upon completion of the 100x accelerator programme, if your charity or social enterprise has achieved extraordinary and outsized impact, you may be eligible for our follow-on funding.
- How much does the 100x Impact Accelerator cost? Our programme is free. We also cover your costs to join us in person (at our London HQ) for the first and last week of the accelerator, and to attend our Summit Day at the end of the year.