The 100x Impact Accelerator 2027/28, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), is a global initiative designed to help high-potential social ventures scale proven solutions to major social and environmental challenges. The program combines £150,000 in catalytic grant funding with strategic guidance, research expertise, and access to international networks to help mission-driven organizations expand their reach and achieve systemic impact.
Program Overview
- Program Name: 100x Impact Accelerator 2027/28
- Organizer: 100x Impact Accelerator (based at the London School of Economics and Political Science)
- Website: https://www.100ximpact.org/
- Category: Accelerator, Funding
- Target Regions: Global (with a goal of having 70% of its portfolio from emerging markets)
The accelerator supports for-profit and non-profit social ventures that have developed effective, evidence-based solutions and demonstrated strong potential for large-scale impact. It focuses on organizations with proven traction, ambitious leadership, and credible strategies for expanding their reach.
Funding and Support
- Funding Amount: £150,000 in catalytic grant funding (non-dilutive)
- Program Duration: 16 weeks, followed by a longer-term partnership
- Support Offered:
- Tailored strategic guidance on scaling proven solutions
- Leadership development and organizational capacity building
- Impact measurement and funding strategy support
- Access to LSE's research expertise and academic community
- Connections to global funders, advisers, partners, and peer organizations
- Opportunities to develop strategic partnerships and explore new pathways to scale
- Potential follow-on funding for selected ventures, subject to suitability and funding availability
The accelerator adopts an evidence-based approach to scaling social innovation, helping participating ventures strengthen their impact strategies, identify sustainable growth opportunities, and build relationships with stakeholders who can support systemic change.
Eligibility and Target Ventures
- Target Sectors:
- Health & Life Sciences
- Energy & Environment
- Education & Workforce
- Finance & Insurance
- Social & Governance
- DeepTech
- Software & IT
- Mobility & Logistics
- The program's official impact areas include climate and environment, health and social care, education, equitable economies, happiness and wellbeing, refugees and social cohesion, democracy, and new frontiers.
- Target Stage:
- Stage Agnostic (prioritizing ventures with proven traction and demonstrated readiness to scale)
Eligible applicants must be for-profit or non-profit ventures with evidence that their solutions work and a credible pathway to achieving large-scale impact.
The program particularly considers ventures that demonstrate:
- Impact reaching at least 50,000 direct users or 500,000 people indirectly through B2B or B2G models.
- A team of at least four full-time paid employees.
- At least USD 250,000 in previously raised capital.
- Established partnerships with governments, NGOs, multilateral organizations, or commercial partners supporting expansion.
- Strong leadership, measurable outcomes, operational capacity, and a clear strategy for scaling.
These indicators are highlighted in the VC4A listing, while the official application page emphasizes holistic assessment of demonstrated performance, leadership, scalability, and potential impact.
Application Details
- Application Deadline: 02 November 2026
- Program Start: September 2027
- Application Process: Interested social ventures must submit an online application through the official 100x Impact Accelerator website.
- Application URL: https://www.100ximpact.org/how-to-apply
The selection process involves an initial application review, introductory interviews with shortlisted teams, detailed due diligence between January and April 2027, and final selection decisions communicated in July 2027.
The 100x Impact Accelerator 2027/28 offers a valuable opportunity for established social ventures seeking to expand their impact globally. By combining non-dilutive funding, tailored strategic support, LSE's research expertise, and access to international networks, the program helps mission-driven organizations strengthen their capacity to deliver lasting, large-scale social and environmental change.