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100x Impact Accelerator

£150k catalytic funding + 12-week support to scale impact globally.

Organizer: 100x Impact Accelerator (powered by LSE’s Marshall Institute)
Deadline: November 10, 2025 (in 11 days)
Categories: Accelerator, Funding Opportunity
Regions: Rwanda, Burundi, Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Djibouti, South Africa, Madagascar, Tunisia, Gambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Botswana, Mozambique, Comoros, Mauritius, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, Chad, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Somalia, Niger, Seychelles, Congo, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Eritrea, South Sudan, Egypt, Gabon, Malawi, Angola, Eswatini, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Sao Tome & Principe, Libya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, DR Congo
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The 100x Impact Accelerator, hosted at the London School of Economics (LSE)’s Marshall Institute, is a global initiative designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential social ventures. With a focus on measurable impact and sustainable business models, the program provides financial, strategic, and policy support to help mission-driven founders expand their reach and influence across markets.

Program Overview

  • Program Name: 100x Impact Accelerator
  • Organizer: 100x Impact Accelerator (hosted at LSE’s Marshall Institute)
  • Website: https://www.100ximpact.org/
  • Category: Accelerator, Funding Opportunity
  • Target Regions: All African countries (global program; 70% of ventures from emerging markets)

The accelerator supports ventures addressing major global challenges through innovative, scalable, and impactful solutions. Each cohort includes social enterprises with proven traction that are ready to expand their operations and deepen their social or environmental impact.

Funding and Support

  • Funding Amount: £150,000 in catalytic capital (non-dilutive)
  • Program Duration: 12 weeks
  • Support Offered:
    • Mentorship from global industry experts and policymakers
    • Access to LSE’s research community and networks
    • Tailored impact measurement and policy advisory support
    • Opportunities for partnerships and investor exposure

The accelerator takes an evidence-based approach to helping founders refine their models, strengthen impact frameworks, and connect with institutional stakeholders who can help scale their mission.

Eligibility and Target Ventures

  • Target Sectors:
    • ClimateTech
    • HealthTech
    • EdTech
    • Inclusive Economy & FinTech
    • Wellbeing & Mental Health
    • Refugee Support & Social Inclusion
    • CivicTech & Democracy
    • New Frontiers (sector-agnostic innovation)
  • Target Stage:
    • Seed
    • Series A
    • Series B

Eligible ventures typically demonstrate substantial traction—such as over 50,000 users or notable indirect reach—and have raised at least $250,000 in prior funding.

Application Details

  • Application Deadline: 10 November 2025
  • Application Process: Interested social ventures can apply directly through the official 100x Impact Accelerator website.

The 100x Impact Accelerator stands out as a global platform for scaling purpose-driven innovation. By combining financial support, academic insights, and policy engagement, the program aims to build a generation of social ventures capable of driving systemic change.