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Opportunity Details
This program is for talented entrepreneurs designing innovative solutions that generate greater economic mobility for low- and moderate-income Americans, i.e., the 60%+ of Americans who are living paycheck to paycheck. We are looking for solutions that help people increase earnings and savings, reduce costs, and improve quality of life. These may come from a wide variety of sectors, including but not limited to: education, personal finance, future of work, health & wellness, housing, insurance & benefits access, legal support, and beyond.
In this program, they support talented entrepreneurs designing innovative solutions to address economic mobility. This accelerator runs in New York City and is for companies operating in the U.S. market. If you operate in another market, please explore other programs. Some representative stats about economic opportunity in the US market include:
4 in 10 Americans find it difficult to cover their expenses each month (US Census) and struggle to pay for basic needs such as groceries or housing. (Economic Policy Institute)
More than 3 in 4 Americans struggle to save or invest after paying for their monthly expenses. (Payroll.org)
Economic factors have profound and prolonged impacts on health, and in various American cities, average life expectancies can vary by 20-30 years for communities that are just miles apart. (NIH)
Over the course of three months, they surround each startup with:
World-class mentors
A global network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni
Funding and fundraising support
Curated workshops and resources
Opportunities to learn, iterate, and grow with your cohort
Over $4M of perks.
They are looking for:
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