Accelerator
Scaling your impact to new heights
Applications for The/Nudge accelerator are through referrals only. If interested to apply for the accelerator, please read the eligibility criteria below and write to socent@thenudge.org.
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The/Nudge Accelerator supports nonprofit entrepreneurs with a proven model to build resilient livelihoods for India's poorest
Abhishek Gupta
Having worked with The/Nudge Incubator and Accelerator for over 4 years now, I can’t reinforce enough on how instrumental The/Nudge has been to our mission of providing Software Engineering employment to young women from rural and tribal India. With the launch of The/Nudge Institute, we can only wish for more power to The/Nudge to do the unthinkable.
Simeen Kaleem
The/Nudge has brought urgency in the Indian social sector to alleviate poverty within our lifetime. Now, with The/Nudge Institute, it has put the spotlight on the most important lever to do this – livelihoods. I am hopeful that in its unique style, The/Nudge will mobilize resources and forge collaborations across the board to strengthen existing solutions and innovate models around new livelihoods streams.
Grow your impact through
Growth/Scale
grant
We offer a grant of ₹50-100 lakhs, based on your potential to grow your impact and achieve meaningful scale.
Organisational mentoring
Founders as well as leadership team members will receive mentoring and hands-on support for 12-24 months.
Ecosystem
connect
We connect you to a supportive network of funders, experts and administrators who can accelerate your path to scale.
Bootcamps
Face to face & virtual immersion events to facilitate interactions within the cohort, with CSI mentors and The/Nudge CSI ecosystem.
The/Nudge Accelerator in numbers
The application is only through referrals from social entrepreneurship partners and our alumni.
The first round entails filling out an application form wherein you will share details about the problem you are solving, the solution approach, and your team.
Shortlisted applications from Round 1 will be asked to submit a detailed business plan for the next round.
A virtual due diligence round will be connected to assess the viability and impact of the model.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for four rounds of personal interviews with The/Nudge team and Socent partners.
The first round entails filling out an application form wherein you will share details about the problem you are solving, the solution approach, and your team.
Shortlisted applications from Round 1 will be asked to submit a detailed business plan for the next round.
Viability showcase and model impact through a site visit.
Interview with CSI partners.
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Frequently asked questions
Accelerator applications are only through the referrals of our partners and /or The/Nudge alumni. To know more please reach out to us
Socent@thenudge.org.
– A non-profit social enterprise registered as a Section 8 company, a trust,
or a society with a valid 12A and 80G.
– Early-stage startup (1-5 years) with a well defined program.
– The main work of the social enterprise is towards enabling resilient
livelihoods for marginalised communities.
– Apart from the founders, the core team across functions is onboarded
– You have raised money from other sources, so that the grant from
Nudge should preferably be less than 20% of the funds raised
Yes, you may re-apply for The/Nudge Accelerator if you meet the eligibility criteria. Please highlight your progress since your last application to improve your chances of selection.
Yes, you may re-apply for The/Nudge Incubator if you meet the eligibility criteria. Please highlight your progress since your last application to improve your chances of selection.
We offer
– a scale/growth grant of upto 100 lakhs
– hands on 1:1 mentoring by a SocEnt partner and a focussed support on
organization building
– support from portfolio manager
– connects to potential donors and partners
– access to like minded alumni network
