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Miller Center—Accelerator Program 2027—Mentorship

The Miller Center Accelerator Program provides 6 months of mentorship and funding to social enterprises. The program is designed for leaders ready to scale and includes a customized path with top-tier business executive mentorship. There is no cost to participants and applications are open until Oct

deadline: 16 October 2026
funding: $50,000
source-url: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/06/20/miller-center-accelerator-program-2027/
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The Miller Center Accelerator Program is a 6-month program designed for leaders of social enterprises ready to scale their impact. The program provides mentor-guided, customized curricula and includes top-tier business executive mentorship. With $50,000 in funding, the program aims to equip leaders with the knowledge, networks, and confidence to accelerate their mission. The program will support a cohort of leaders, providing weekly 1-hour calls with mentors and requiring a commitment to work a few hours per week on the plan.

Overview

The Miller Center Accelerator Program is a virtual program that provides a customized path for social enterprises to scale their impact. The program includes six months of top-tier business executive mentorship, helping refine and strengthen the long-range impact strategy, business model, and funding plan.

  • Duration: 6 months
  • Mentorship: Top-tier business executive mentorship
  • Customization: Customized path for each social enterprise
  • Focus areas: Women’s economic power, climate resilience, and the intersection of both
  • Key themes: Safe water and sanitation, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture

Eligibility

The Miller Center Accelerator Program is designed for senior leaders of social enterprises who are fluent in English or Spanish and have consistent and reliable access to internet connectivity. The program is looking for organizations that are committed to creating positive benefits for people living in poverty and addressing one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Senior leader (e.g. CEO, Executive Director, Managing Director)
  • Fluent in English or Spanish
  • Consistent and reliable access to internet connectivity
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Availability to participate in the 6-month program

Benefits

  • $50,000 in funding
  • Six months of top-tier business executive mentorship
  • Customized path for each social enterprise
  • Knowledge, networks, and confidence to accelerate the mission

How to Apply

The application process for the Miller Center Accelerator Program is currently open, with an early application deadline of September 11, 2026, and a regular application deadline of October 16, 2026. The cohort will be selected and all applicants will be notified by November 20, 2026.

  • Submit application by the deadline
  • Participate in the selection process
  • Receive notification of selection by November 20, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Miller Center Accelerator Program?

The Miller Center Accelerator Program is a 6-month program.

What is the focus of the Miller Center Accelerator Program?

The program focuses on women’s economic power, climate resilience, and the intersection of both, with key themes including safe water and sanitation, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture.

What are the eligibility criteria for the Miller Center Accelerator Program?

The program is designed for senior leaders of social enterprises who are fluent in English or Spanish and have consistent and reliable access to internet connectivity. The organization must be committed to creating positive benefits for people living in poverty and addressing one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

How much funding is provided by the Miller Center Accelerator Program?

The program provides $50,000 in funding to social enterprises.

What is the language requirement for the Miller Center Accelerator Program?

The program requires fluency in English or Spanish.

What is the deadline for applying to the Miller Center Accelerator Program?

The early application deadline is September 11, 2026, and the regular application deadline is October 16, 2026.