The program

What is HIGGS Accelerator?

Are you a small or medium-sized non-profit organization or social enterprise in Greece seeking strategic support and guidance? Look no further! HIGGS offers a transformative Accelerator Program, tailored to empower positive social and environmental impact initiatives across the country.

Our Accelerator is an opportunity for you and your organization to build skills, access tools, and grow your base of supporters to become more effective and viable. Once you get accepted to our program, you have access to all the tools, training, and one-on-one support available for the Accelerator community.

How it works

At HIGGS, we are committed to propelling your non-profit organization towards greater success and impact. 

The Accelerator is an online 6 months training program for (up to) 8 organizations that will help you take yours to the next level. Following a two week intensive Bootcamp, each trimester will focus in a different knowledge area. During the first trimester you will learn how to build or renew your business plan and in the second trimester you will develop a proposal from scratch with the use of specific tools. Once you graduate, you will have a ready to use strategy plan for the next 3-5 years and a ready to submit funding proposal. We also provide networking opportunities and a badge of successful attendance  «Αccelerated by HIGGS».  

Benefits

Cost-Free Support: Access our expert guidance without any cost – the program is entirely offered free of charge.

Intensive Training: Kickstart your journey with a mandatory, intensive 2+2-week Bootcamp, consisting of 24 diverse topics.

Customized Workshops: Benefit from training seminars carefully tailored to address the specific needs of Greek non-profits and social enterprises.

Weekly one-to-one meetings and strategic guidance: Participate in weekly meetings dedicated to crafting compelling business plans and fundraising proposals targeting both domestic and international donors.

Expert Advisory: Experience one-to-one sessions with HIGGS' Internal & External Team of Experts, covering crucial areas like Legal issues, Accounting, Marketing & Communications, Facebook/Website, Volunteer Recruitment/Management, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Network Expansion: Connect with major Greek & international non-profits, funders, and media during our networking events, as well as with other organizations participating in our core Programs fostering potential collaborations for joint fundraising endeavors.

Use of facilities: Avail free access to HIGGS premises, including co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and events facilities that you can use for your organization's activities.

Convenient Online Delivery: We understand the value of your time, which is why the main part of our Accelerator Program is conducted online, allowing for flexible participation from anywhere.

Badge for successful completion: “Accelerated by HIGGS” logo to use on your website and materials.

Additional promotional opportunities: We highlight your work through HIGGS’ social media and E-magazine. 

Important Dates and Deadlines

Application Period for the 20th round of Accelerator: March 2024

Kick off of 20th round: May 2024

Join Us Today!

For more information and to meet our team, reach out to us at accelerator@higgs3.org. We are eager to welcome your non-profit organization to the HIGGS family, where we help you transform your vision into meaningful impact!

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