Build ventures that matter and last.
Impact Economy Lab accelerates mission-driven organizations, social enterprises, nonprofits, and community-based businesses through structured programs, 1:1 coaching, and strategic resources.
Accelerator Cohort
6 months with a cohort of 5–10 organizations
$3,300per organization
- 24 weeks across 3 structured phases
- Weekly group sessions (2.5 hrs)
- Weekly 1:1 coaching (60 min)
- Peer accountability pods
- Mentor network — up to 3 matches
- 17 completed organizational deliverables
- Flagship Demo Day — April 3, 2027
- Scholarship & payment plans available
Six months. Three phases. One Cohort.
A single focused track, going deep rather than fast, with a small group of mission-driven organizations.
Program Structure
Foundations
Weeks 1 – 6
Clarify your mission, validate your model.
Impact vision & theory of change
Community research & stakeholder mapping
Impact business model canvas
IRIS + Impact Measurement Plan
Build
Weeks 7 – 14
Develop the systems and strategy to grow.
3-year financial model & scenario Planning
Capital strategy & Funding Roadmap
Governance
Scale
Weeks 15 – 24
Prepare for investment and launch.
Scaling strategy & Growth Planning
Advanced impact reporting & Verification
fundraising pipeline
Leadership, culture, and advocacy
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