Applications are open for Fast Forward Accelerator 2027. The Fast Forward Accelerator is a three-month programme designed for early-stage technology and AI-powered nonprofits working to solve major social challenges.
The Accelerator is Fast Forward’s longest-standing program for early-stage tech nonprofits. Through the program, tech nonprofits get a $25K philanthropic grant, mentorship, community, and so much more. It bridges the gap between the tech and nonprofit sectors, providing training tailored to the challenges tech nonprofit entrepreneurs face.
You’re navigating a unique path as a tech nonprofit founder. From figuring out fundraising to making your first hire, it’s easy to feel like you’re going it alone. But you’re not. The Accelerator is here to help.
Over three months, you’ll perfect your fundraising pitch, build a powerhouse team, and grow your impact. You’ll receive $25K+ in unrestricted funding and expert mentorship from leaders in tech and social impact. The best part? You’ll join a community of founders who’ve been there, done that, and are ready to support you along the way.
Fast Forward Accelerator Benefits
Fast Forward’s Accelerator focuses on the unique needs of tech nonprofits:
- Capital: They help you navigate the distinct fundraising landscape for tech nonprofits. And they provide you with $25K+ seed capital to get your tech nonprofit off the ground.
- Content: They curriculum hits both the tech and nonprofit side of things. On the nonprofit end, participants will learn about things like board development, impact measurement, and volunteer management. On the tech side, they go deep on topics like product, GTM, and strategies for scaling.
- Cohort: Tech nonprofit founders face unique challenges. The Accelerator offers a community of peers who understand those challenges, both within each cohort and across our larger portfolio.
Eligibility Criteria
- Their flagship Accelerator is designed for the needs of early-stage tech and AI-powered nonprofits. But early stage means different things across geographies and issue areas, so Fast Forward takes a holistic approach to evaluation.
- They have two hard requirements:
- You are pursuing a nonprofit business model to fund your work.
- You have at least a minimum viable product (MVP) built.
Past that, they also look at:
- Leadership: Visionary leaders who can navigate both the tech and nonprofit worlds.
- Tech Talent: Mission-driven tech talent in leadership roles or solid plans to bring tech guidance on board.
- Impact Potential: The scale and depth of the organization’s potential impact.
- Scalability: Software-based solutions with high growth potential.
- Lived Experience: We believe leaders who have personally experienced a problem are best equipped to address it.
- Alignment: Organizations where we know Fast Forward’s skills and expertise can make a difference.
Got most (but maybe not all) of these? Just apply. Studies show that women and people of color often hold back if they’re not a ‘perfect’ match on paper. We want to hear from you anyway — send in that app!
How To Apply for Fast Forward Accelerator
Application Deadline: September 7 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST
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