Application Deadline: April 27, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Santa Clara University Miller Center for Global Impact Accelerator Program. This six-month program is designed for leaders ready to scale with intention. Through mentor-guided modules, you’ll develop a clear long-range impact strategy, a practical business plan, and a funding pitch grounded in the realities of your enterprise.
The world-class accelerator is designed for leaders ready to scale. Six months of mentor-guided, customized curricula help you create your long-range impact strategy, business plan, and funding pitch. Apply now for our next cohort beginning in June 2026. This is a virtual program and there is no cost to participants.
Requirements
- A senior leader (e.g. CEO, Executive Director, Managing Director)
- Fluent in English or Spanish
- Has consistent and reliable access to internet connectivity
- Proficient in Excel
- Has the availability to participate in the 6-month program requiring:
- Weekly 1-hour calls with mentors
- Commitment to work a few hours per week on plan to become more investable
Organization Requirements
- Committed to creating positive benefits for people living in poverty, addressing one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Intentional about supporting women’s economic power, climate resilience, or the intersection of both. Miller Center looks at four dimensions of women’s economic power — women as leaders, employees, value chain participants, and/or customers. Climate resilience focuses on addressing the intersection between the climate crisis and people living in poverty who are most impacted, specifically in the areas of safe water and sanitation, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture.
- Committed to scale its solution far beyond current operations
- Operational for at least a year and delivering products/services to customers
- Has at least $50,000 USD (or local currency equivalent) in annual earned income and is not entirely dependent on contributions or grants
- Working financial model forecasting cash flow, balance sheet, income statement
- Minimum 3 full-time staff (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3-month cash runway
Application Timeline:
The next accelerator kicks off in June 2026.
- Early Application Deadline: February 27
- Early Decision Notification: March 31
- Regular Application Deadline: April 27
- Cohort Selected: All applicants will be notified by May 29, 2026
Applications submitted after April 27, 2026 will be considered for the next accelerator.
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