100x Impact Accelerator: 2027/28 Cohort

100x Impact is seeking ambitious social ventures with proven models and the potential to improve the lives of hundreds of millions, or even billions, of people. Selected organisations receive GBP 150,000 in catalytic grant funding and participate in a tailored 16-week programme covering leadership development, scaling strategy, impact measurement and funding strategies. Participants also gain access to LSE's research expertise and a global network of funders, advisers, partners and peers. The programme is designed for organisations that have demonstrated positive impact and can explain how their solutions could reach substantially more people. Potential follow-on funding may be available to selected ventures, subject to fit and funding availability.

100x Impact, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is offering this accelerator to For-profit and nonprofit social ventures with evidence of impact and a credible pathway to scale across Worldwide. It is designed for ventures working in Climate, Health, Education, Financial Inclusion, Social Impact at the Growth stage.

The opportunity offers GBP 150,000 in catalytic grant funding, with support including GBP 150,000 catalytic grant funding, Tailored 16-week scaling programme, LSE research expertise and a global network of advisers and funders. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-11-02. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.

• GBP 150,000 catalytic grant funding
• Tailored 16-week scaling programme
• LSE research expertise and a global network of advisers and funders

• For-profit and nonprofit social ventures with evidence of impact
• Established ventures with proven solutions and a credible pathway to significant scale
• Worldwide applicants

1. 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
2. 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
3. 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
4. 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.