Accelerator · Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Impact Accelerator

Social Enterprise Greenhouse's free cohort programme in Providence for social ventures with early traction that benefit Rhode Island and New England: 12 workshops, mentoring, three months of follow-up and a closing pitch contest.

Status unknown Run by Social Enterprise Greenhouse

Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding
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Instrument
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Equity taken
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Programme fee
No fee Free to participate; the programme is paid for by grants and donations, and alumni are invited but not required to make Pay It Forward contributions
Duration
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Cohort size
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Cohorts
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Delivery
Hybrid
Stages
Pre-seed, seed
Sectors
Social impact
Open to founders from
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Perks
  • Expert-led workshops
  • Mentorship
  • Online tools and resources
  • Connections to Rhode Island's social impact network
  • Final pitch contest with cash prizes

Twelve three-hour workshops, about 75% in person with some virtual sessions, followed by three months of support on funding, strategy, pitch practice and marketing. The programme ends with a pitch contest and a chance to present at SEG's annual Impact Business Showcase. Fall 2026 applications have closed.

Application dates

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Dates not published. The Spring 2027 application link and programme dates are due to be posted in early 2027.

Usual timing: The Spring 2027 application link and programme dates are due to be posted in early 2027.

Who can apply

  • A startup, nonprofit or hybrid/B Corp with some early traction
  • Has a legal business entity, has operated for 6 to 12 months and has served customers or beneficiaries
  • Has a meaningful impact in Rhode Island and the surrounding New England region, with direct benefit to local communities
  • For-profits, nonprofits, co-ops, B Corps and hybrids are all eligible
  • Stage: pre-seed, seed

What founders should check

  1. The programme does not publish how much equity it takes. Ask before you accept a place.
  2. It charges no programme fee.
  3. It mixes remote and in-person sessions in Providence. Ask how much time on site it expects.
  4. Dates for the next cohort are not published. The Spring 2027 application link and programme dates are due to be posted in early 2027.

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