Timeline - REDF

Our Vision
- Our VisionAn economy that works. for everyone.
- Who We BackWe partner with social entrepreneurs to amplify the success of their businesses and the people they employ.
- How We Do ItWe help our enterprises grow further, faster through a combination of capital, capacity building, and community support.
- ImpactOur partnership accelerates the growth and impact of the enterprises we back.
- InsightsWe evaluate what works and share our learnings to spark action for policy and systems change.
Our Work
- Our WorkWe invest in businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of people breaking through barriers to employment.
- AcceleratorA six-month cohort-based learning experience for leaders of early-stage enterprises to springboard growth.
- Growth PortfolioA multi-year investment in growth-stage employment social enterprises to help them scale sustainably.
- Impact InvestingFlexible loan capital for employment social entrepreneurs whose lived expertise is their collateral.
- Gov. Partnerships & PolicyAdvocacy and public sector partnerships to advance the field.
- CommunityCurated space and resources to help our social enterprise partners connect, grow, and lead.
- WorkshopREDFworkshop is an open, free virtual capacity building toolbox to help you build, grow, and sustain high-impact employment social enterprises.
Investments
About
- AboutWe envision a thriving and inclusive society where all people have the jobs and the support they need to realize their full potential.
- Mission & CultureIt’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters.
- Our PeopleWe’re a motley crew of leaders and learners dedicated to building an economy that works. For everyone.
- CareersKnowing your work is improving lives is not the only benefit of the job. View opportunities to join our team.
- Farber FellowshipGrad students bring cutting-edge skills and passion to help employment social enterprises reach their full potential.
- SupportersOur generous funders and individual donors make this work possible.
- HistorySince 1997, REDF has been using business as a force for good.
- FinancialsREDF achieves the highest levels of accountability and transparency.
News

Program Dates

Below are the dates for the 2025 Accelerator Cohort programming. NOTE: The dates below are potentially subject to change. The REDF team will communicate updates to all applicants as they are decided.

Welcome Session: January 9, 2025 (virtual)
Program Orientation: February 12, 2025 (virtual)
Convening Dates:
- Session 1: February 24 – 28, 2025 (Austin, TX)
- Session 2: April 28 – May 2, 2025 (virtual)
- Session 3: June 23 – 27, 2025 (San Francisco, CA)

If you have questions, reach out to the REDF team at connect@redf.org.

Selection Timeline

The 2025 Accelerator Cohort application period has concluded. We anticipate reopening applications for our next cohort in late 2026.

You can learn more about the Accelerator by viewing our Program Information Webinar: Access the webinar recording here.

If you have questions about the Accelerator program timeline please, reach out to our team at connect@redf.org.