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Fast Forward 2027 Accelerator for Tech Nonprofits

Fast Forward

Global / hybrid, with required in-person sessions in San Francisco For Early-stage tech nonprofit founders and leaders, including African social-impact technology teams with an MVP and global-scale mission. Deadline Sep 7, 2026

About this opportunity

Fast Forward supports early-stage technology nonprofits using software, AI, and other digital solutions to address social, environmental, health, education, economic, humanitarian, and public-interest challenges. The 2027 Accelerator provides a hybrid programme for about 10 teams, combining funding, training, mentorship, community, product and fundraising support, and Demo Day exposure to funders and supporters.

Who should consider it

Open to early-stage tech nonprofits globally, including Africa-relevant teams, with at least a minimum viable product built. Applicants should use technology as a core part of their social impact model, have professional-level English fluency for participating leaders, and commit to the programme schedule from late February to early June 2027, including virtual sessions and required in-person sessions in San Francisco. Nonprofit/social-impact teams working on healthcare, education, climate, humanitarian, poverty reduction, digital inclusion, economic opportunity, accessibility, civic, AI-for-good, and related challenges are relevant.
tech nonprofit, accelerator, social impact, funding, AI for good, Africa relevant