Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator (US)
Applications are officially open for the 3rd class of the Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator powered by Techstars.
This program, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, focuses on for-profit companies making a positive impact on underrepresented groups, underserved communities and environmental sustainability.
Techstars is looking for founders driven to do good for both people and the planet — not because it’s easy or glamorous, but because their solutions have the potential to change the world for the better. Some of their focus areas are below:
- Environmental sustainability
- Future of Work
- Financial literacy & inclusion
- Improving K-16 education
- Health equity
- Equitable food systems
- Low-cost housing
- Eliminating institutional racism
Over the course of the 13-week program, the companies will work closely with Techstars, Cox Enterprises, and their mentors to gain traction and scale their businesses.
Benefits
- Access to Techstars resources for life;
- Acceleration in a 90-day Techstars mentorship-driven accelerator program with personal mentorship and office space;
- Lifetime access to the Techstars worldwide network of entrepreneurs, including more than 10,000 mentors, 10,000 investors, 1,600 alumni companies, and over 200 staff members;
- Access to over $400k of cash equivalent hosting, accounting, and legal support—plus other credits and perks worth more than $5M;
- Demo Day exposure and other investor connections.
Eligibility Criteria
- They fund all types of startups, working in most verticals, using any type of business models. Do keep in mind, however, that their focus is on startups rather than small businesses.
- The primary language that they use in verbal and written communications during all accelerator programs—in every country—is English.
- They’ve accepted companies with no more than an idea, and a dream. Eventually, you’ll need to form a c-corporation in the U.S. or similar organization in your home country, but don’t fret, forming a corporation or converting your existing business into a corporation is pretty simple and they’re happy to provide guidance on how to complete the process.
For more information, visit Techstars.
Deadline: 4 October 2023
