CSED is recruiting a cohort of social enterprises, 10 for a B2B Accelerator and 10 for a B2C Accelerator. These Accelerators are designed to empower charities, not-for-profits and for-profit impact driven businesses to be more effective and efficient with the ultimate goal of scaling their impact and sustainable business model. The five module program consists of group workshops, individual mentor meetings, industry connections, funding and social procurement exposure.
Program Timeline and Topics
- September 13 – Open call for applications
- September 25 – Applications close
- September 26 – Successful candidates will receive an email
- October 11 – Business Model Optimization: Develop & adjust a business model that allows you to scale up more efficiently
- October 25 – Value Proposition Design & Customer Acquisition: Systemise your go-to-market strategies to increase customer acquisition
- November 1 – Creative Marketing & Communication Strategies: Effectively communicate your social impact
- November 8 – Sustainable Financial Modelling: Develop a financial model to drive growth
- November 15 – Powerful Sales Pitch: Design and refine your sales pitch and practice with a real purchasing panel
Date: October 11-November 15, 2018
Location: Bayview Yards Innovation Centre | 7 Bayview Road
Time: B2B 9:00 am – 12:00pm, B2C 1:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: CSED will cover the full cost of the program for all successful applicants
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 (closed)