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The Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is now accepting applications for its 2024 programs, which provide mentorship, education, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs working to launch and grow their social enterprises.

The two programs, the Incubator and the Impact Accelerator, are designed to help entrepreneurs at all stages of development achieve their goals through a combination of workshops, coaching, and access to networks and resources.

The Incubator program offers practical tools and resources for entrepreneurs looking to launch a social enterprise, including information on how to craft a mission and vision, map a business model, and fund marketing and operations. The program also provides one-on-one coaching with business leaders and access to the SEG Loan Fund to help entrepreneurs achieve financial success.

The Impact Accelerator program is designed for entrepreneurs who have already achieved some traction and have established a legal entity for their venture. The program provides practical tools and resources for helping entrepreneurs validate their ideas, grow their businesses, and manage social impact. The program also includes coaching with business and community leaders, a network of advisers with industry and functional expertise, and priority access to the SEG Loan Fund.

The application process for the 2024 programs is open now through March 5, 2024.

Please find additional programming information below: 

Program Name: Incubator
Dates:  April 9 – June 4, 2024
Weekly Meetings: Tuesday Workshops & Optional Thursdays Work Sessions from 1 – 3pm Program Contact: incubator@segreenhouse.org
For more information or to apply visit here

Program Name: Incubadora [en español]
Dates: Talleres 9 Abril – 4 Junio | Program runs from April 9 – June 4
Weekly Meetings: Tiempo los martes 6:00 – 8:00 pm | Tuesday Work Sessions 6:00- 8:00 pm
Program Contact: Contacto del programa: Ruthy Rodriguez rrodriguez@segreenhouse.org |
Para más información o para aplicar visite aquí | For more information or to apply visit here

Program Name: Impact Accelerator 
Dates:  April 3 – June 5, 2023
Weekly Meetings: Wednesdays 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Program Contact: accelerator@segreenhouse.org
For more information or to apply visit here

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