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Miller Center Accelerator Program 2027 Cohort

Miller Center Accelerator Program 2027 Cohort

No cash—free 6-month virtual program with 180 hours of executive mentorship, no cost to participants

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Early deadline: August 31, 2026 | Regular deadline: October 16, 2026 | Cohort starts January 2027

AMOUNT

No cash—free 6-month virtual program with 180 hours of executive mentorship, no cost to participants

AMOUNT

No cash—free 6-month virtual program with 180 hours of executive mentorship, no cost to participants

DEADLINE

Early deadline: August 31, 2026 | Regular deadline: October 16, 2026 | Cohort starts January 2027

DEADLINE

Early deadline: August 31, 2026 | Regular deadline: October 16, 2026 | Cohort starts January 2027

FUNDING TYPE

Accelerator

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You need an operational social enterprise focused on women's economic power or climate resilience, with real revenue and staff.

You need an operational social enterprise focused on women's economic power or climate resilience, with real revenue and staff.

Your org must have at least $50,000 USD in annual earned income, at least 3 full-time staff, 3+ months cash runway, and have been operational for at least a year. A senior leader (CEO, ED, or equivalent) who is fluent in English or Spanish must participate.

Your org must have at least $50,000 USD in annual earned income, at least 3 full-time staff, 3+ months cash runway, and have been operational for at least a year. A senior leader (CEO, ED, or equivalent) who is fluent in English or Spanish must participate.

YOUR REAL ODDS

The application process is described as rigorous, with cohort selection from a global applicant pool—expect meaningful competition.

Miller Center has 500+ mentors and runs annual cohorts, but selection criteria are specific and screening is explicitly competitive. Founders not squarely focused on women's economic power or climate resilience are unlikely to advance.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Check eligibility using the 2-minute quiz on their site — 5–10 minutes

  2. Prepare application materials (business model, financials, impact focus) — 1–2 weeks

  3. Submit application by August 31, 2026 (early) or October 16, 2026 (regular) — 1 day to submit

WORTH KNOWING

Applying by the early deadline (August 31, 2026) gets you a decision notification in late September, giving you more runway to plan; regular applicants don't hear back until November 20.

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This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

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