A springboard for early-stage enterprises.

Described as a “mini-MBA,” this 5-month, hands-on program includes 100+ hours of applied learning in business model development, employment program design, financial management, and leadership. Upon successful completion, each enterprise walks away with a business canvas, a sense of experimentation, and a clearer vision for the future — plus a small grant to begin applying these learnings and access into (and peer learning from) our Community of 200+ employment social enterprises from around the country.

How to Apply

100%

of leaders feel a sense of support

100%

of leaders feel a sense of belonging and inclusion

80%

of leaders have built social capital

What to Expect from the Accelerator

Learn about the curriculum. Have questions? View the FAQ.

01

Get comfortable with experimentation

Hone the ability to develop, test, and iterate ideas around developing your business model and increasing your program impact.

02

Learn alongside peers and coaches

Work with your cohort on current challenges and network with coaches and consultants in the field.

03

Implement solutions in real time

Bring tools and frameworks back to your enterprise for real-time implementation and share your lessons learned with the cohort.

04

Tactical & Leadership Coaching

Get coaching from consultants and REDF staff.

01

Get comfortable with experimentation

Hone the ability to develop, test, and iterate ideas around developing your business model and increasing your program impact.

02

Learn alongside peers and coaches

Work with your cohort on current challenges and network with coaches and consultants in the field.

03

Implement solutions in real time

Bring tools and frameworks back to your enterprise for real-time implementation and share your lessons learned with the cohort.

04

Tactical & Leadership Coaching

Get coaching from consultants and REDF staff.

Great Businesses, Accelerated

Hundreds of ESE leaders have participated. Meet our latest cohort:

I tell every person how much the Accelerator did to grow me as a professional and equip our business to identify the road ahead to improve and scale.

This is a phenomenal program. Every business area was covered and the additional support that's offered outside of the program is icing on the cake.

This has all around been the best experience of my professional career. I think the resources REDF offers, particularly related to capacity building, are invaluable.