Apply Now: Miller Center Accelerator 2026: Empowering Social Enterprises to Scale Impact

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Application Deadline:September 10, 2025

The Miller Center for Global Impact is now accepting applications for its January 2026 Accelerator Cohort—a globally recognized program designed to help social enterprise leaders prepare for next-level investment and scale their impact. Based in Silicon Valley, the accelerator is dedicated to supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs advancing women’s economic empowerment and climate resilience in communities most affected by poverty.

Why Join the Miller Center Accelerator?

Scaling a social enterprise is no small task. The Miller Center Accelerator provides leaders with access to world-class mentors, proven curricula, and tailored support to overcome growth barriers. Through this six-month program, entrepreneurs gain the tools, strategies, and investment readiness needed to expand their solutions far beyond current operations.

Participants will work directly with seasoned executive mentors and leadership coaches to identify organizational gaps, strengthen financial models, and create a credible, investable growth plan. By the end of the program, social entrepreneurs are equipped to attract investors, scale their businesses, and deepen their social impact.

Focus Areas: Women’s Economic Power and Climate Resilience

Miller Center prioritizes enterprises tackling two of the most urgent global challenges:

  • Women’s Economic Empowerment: Supporting women as leaders, employees, value chain participants, and customers.
  • Climate Resilience: Addressing the intersection of climate change and poverty, with a focus on renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and safe water and sanitation.

Organizations at the forefront of these sectors are well-positioned to benefit from the program’s expertise, networks, and investment readiness support.

Who Can Apply?

The accelerator is open to senior leaders of social enterprises (CEOs, Executive Directors, Managing Directors) who meet the following requirements:

  • Fluent in English or Spanish
  • Consistent internet access
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Ability to commit to weekly mentor calls and program activities

Organizations must:

  • Align with one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Have been operational for at least one year, serving real customers
  • Generate at least $50,000 USD in annual earned income
  • Employ a minimum of three full-time staff (or equivalent)
  • Have at least a three-month cash runway
  • Present a functioning financial model forecasting income, cash flow, and balance sheets

This ensures participating enterprises are ready to benefit from the accelerator’s intensive investment readiness journey.

Key Dates for the 2026 Cohort

  • Early Decision Deadline: September 10, 2025
  • Early Decision Notification: October 10, 2025
  • Final Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
  • Cohort Announcement: November 19, 2025

Applications submitted after November 1, 2025 will be considered for the following cohort. Space is limited, and early applications receive priority review.

What to Expect During the Program

The Miller Center Accelerator is a six-month journey blending structured learning, personalized mentorship, and peer-to-peer networking. Key program features include:

  • Weekly one-hour mentor calls
  • Actionable guidance on scaling strategies
  • Leadership coaching to strengthen organizational capacity
  • Investor preparation and introductions to funding networks
  • A customized plan to grow impact sustainably

Why Apply Early?

Applying early not only increases your chances of selection but also allows you to receive feedback sooner, giving you more time to prepare for the intensive journey ahead. The pre-application survey takes only a few minutes and helps determine if your enterprise is a good fit.

The Miller Center Accelerator 2026 offers social enterprises a rare opportunity to scale proven impact models, strengthen investment readiness, and expand their mission-driven solutions globally. If your organization is committed to advancing women’s economic empowerment, building climate resilience, and scaling meaningful impact, this program is your pathway to the next level.

For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE 

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