The 100x Impact Accelerator, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), is seeking ambitious social ventures with proven solutions and the potential to improve hundreds of millions of lives, or even billions.

The programme supports impact-first organisations addressing significant social and environmental challenges. Both for-profit and non-profit ventures are eligible to apply, provided they demonstrate a credible pathway to scale their impact and achieve systems-level change.

Selected ventures will receive £150,000 in catalytic funding, participate in a tailored 16-week accelerator programme, and gain access to LSE’s research expertise, strategic guidance, and a global network of funders, advisers, partners and peers.

Applications are open to organisations worldwide, with 100x aiming for 70% of its portfolio to come from emerging markets.

Funding and Support

Selected ventures will receive:

• £150,000 in catalytic funding to strengthen their pathway to scale.
• A tailored 16-week accelerator programme focused on scaling strategy, impact measurement and leadership development.
• Strategic support informed by LSE's research expertise.
• Access to a global network of funders, advisers, implementation partners and fellow social entrepreneurs.
• Potential follow-on funding for selected ventures, subject to strategic fit and funding availability.
• Sponsored travel for up to two team members to attend the programme's opening week and final Pitch Day in London. Reasonable travel and visa costs are covered.

The programme is free to participate in. Ventures should be prepared to participate in two in-person visits to London and online activities throughout the programme.

Purpose and Objectives

The accelerator aims to help high-impact organisations identify and implement pathways for scaling solutions to significant social and environmental challenges.

Its objectives include:

• Developing strategies to extend proven solutions to significantly larger populations.
• Exploring routes to systems-level impact through government adoption, market transformation, partnerships, replication and open infrastructure.
• Strengthening impact measurement and evidence-based decision-making.
• Developing leadership capabilities to manage the challenges of scaling.
• Connecting ventures with potential funders, partners and decision-makers.
• Supporting lasting change by helping effective solutions reach more communities.

Priority Impact Areas

Applications must address at least one of 100x's eight impact areas:

1. Climate and Environment: Solutions promoting environmental sustainability, resource efficiency and climate action.
2. Democracy: Initiatives strengthening democratic systems, participation and accountability.
3. Happiness and Wellbeing: Solutions that improve wellbeing and quality of life.
4. Education: Approaches expanding access to education and improving learning outcomes.
5. Equitable Economies: Models promoting economic inclusion and more equitable economic opportunities.
6. Health and Social Care: Solutions improving access to healthcare and social care.
7. New Frontiers: Innovative approaches addressing significant social challenges through emerging fields and new models.
8. Refugees and Cohesion: Initiatives supporting displaced populations, inclusion and social cohesion.

Eligibility Criteria

Core requirements

Applicants should demonstrate that their venture:

• Is explicitly focused on social and/or environmental impact, regardless of whether it is for-profit or non-profit.
• Addresses at least one of the eight designated impact areas.
• Has a clear ambition to reach hundreds of millions of people and a credible pathway to systems-level change.

Additional priority characteristics

100x prioritises ventures that can demonstrate some or all of the following:

• A proven solution beyond the ideation stage, supported by evidence of positive impact.
• At least 10,000 end-users reached directly through a business-to-consumer model, or at least 100,000 people reached indirectly through business-to-business or business-to-government channels.
• A team of four or more full-time paid employees.
• Established partnerships with government, large NGOs, multilateral organisations or commercial distributors that support scale.
• Founders or senior team members based in the region where the organisation operates.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the problem they are addressing, the effectiveness of their model, their team's capability and a credible route to expanding impact.

Geographic Scope

The accelerator accepts applications from ventures registered or operating anywhere in the world. There is no restriction to a specific country or region.

Illustrative countries include South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and the United States. This list is illustrative, not exhaustive.

100x aims for 70% of its portfolio to come from emerging markets and values applications where founders or senior team members are based in the region their organisation serves.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: 2 November 2026
• Initial application outcomes: December 2026 for applicants not progressing to the next stage
• Due diligence phase: January–April 2027
• Cohort selection outcomes: July 2027
• Expected programme start: September 2027

The application window is limited, and applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Application Process

Applications are submitted online through 100x Impact's official application page.

The selection process involves:

1. Online application and review: Applications are assessed, with up to 50 teams selected to progress.
2. Initial interview: Short online interviews with founders or senior leaders to discuss the venture, its solution and its plans for scale.
3. Detailed due diligence: Further information and in-depth discussions to assess the venture and its potential.
4. Cohort selection: An independent selection committee makes the final decisions.
5. Programme onboarding: Selected ventures are onboarded for the 16-week hybrid accelerator.

The programme is delivered in English, and participants need reliable internet access.

Click HERE to visit the official website.