$25,000+ unrestricted for AI-powered tech non-profits
A San Francisco accelerator exclusively for tech non-profits with a built product, offering unrestricted grant funding plus a Silicon Valley network.
Use when
You run a tech non-profit with a live product and can commit to San Francisco travel and a heavy virtual schedule.
Skip when
You are a for-profit company, you have no MVP, or you cannot realistically obtain a US visa.
Status (8 Sep 2026): the 2027 cohort deadline was 7 September 2026, so the current round has just closed; the programme runs annually. Award: US$25,000+ unrestricted grant. Two hard requirements: a non-profit business model and an MVP already built. Teams outside the US are eligible if registered as a non-profit in their own country, fiscal sponsorship is accepted, and Fast Forward says it can help with incorporation. International founders must commit to twice-weekly virtual sessions plus in-person activities in San Francisco, which needs a US visa.
Equity-free acceleration plus up to $500,000 follow-on in Morocco
Kigali's venture studio and early-stage investor
Mini-MBA and seed prizes for Cameroonian women entrepreneurs
