About this opportunity
The Miller Center for Global Impact runs a six month virtual accelerator for growth stage social enterprises, and it is now recruiting the cohort that begins in January 2027. The centre is a Santa Clara University center of distinction, and the programme is delivered entirely online.
The core of the accelerator is 180 hours of dedicated executive mentoring, drawn from a network of more than 500 executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders. Sessions focus on strengthening business models, financial planning and investment readiness, alongside guidance on sustainable growth and scaling impact.
Participants also join a global community of impact driven entrepreneurs. Entry requirements are practical rather than academic.
The centre looks for an enterprise that has been operating for at least a year and already sells products or services, with at least $50,000 USD (or local currency equivalent) in annual earned income and not entirely dependent on contributions or grants. A working financial model, at least three full time staff and a minimum three month cash runway are also part of the profile, together with a clear commitment to people living in poverty, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and women's economic power or climate resilience.
The early
Application timeline
was Monday, August 31, 2026 and the regular
Application timeline
is Friday, October 16, 2026. Applicants are notified by Friday, November 20, 2026.
What you receive
- 180 hours of dedicated executive mentoring
- Access to mentors drawn from a network of 500 plus executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders
- Support to strengthen business models, financial planning and investment readiness
- Guidance on strategies for sustainable growth and scaling impact
- Entry to a global community of impact driven entrepreneurs
- Virtual programme with no cost to participants
Who can apply
- An enterprise operational for at least a year and delivering products or services to customers
- At least $50,000 USD (or local currency equivalent) in annual earned income and not entirely dependent on contributions or grants
- A working financial model forecasting cash flow, balance sheet and income statement
- Minimum 3 full time staff or equivalent
- A minimum 3 month cash runway
- Commitment to creating positive benefits for people living in poverty and one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Intentional support for women's economic power, climate resilience, or the intersection of both
- The programme page states no country of operation requirement
Documents to prepare
- A working financial model forecasting cash flow, balance sheet and income statement
How to apply
- Open the Miller Center accelerator page and use the Apply Now route
- Apply by October 16 for the January 2027 cohort
Selection process
- Screening considers the four dimensions of women's economic power used by the centre
- Priority impact areas are climate resilience through renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, water and sanitation, and women's economic empowerment
- Applicants are notified by Friday, November 20, 2026
Sources and verification
Questions applicants ask
Does the accelerator cost anything?
No. The programme page states "This is a virtual program and there is no cost to participants".
Which deadline should an applicant aim for?
The Early Application Deadline is Monday, August 31, 2026, and the Regular Application Deadline is Friday, October 16, 2026, for the January 2027 cohort.
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