What is the Accelerate Membership?
The Accelerate Membership in partnership with Bank of America is a curated 6-month membership opportunity designed to support impact-driven entrepreneurs.
This innovative program aims to equip entrepreneurs with tailor-fit support in order to adapt to the new economy by providing members with access to resources from all over the world. The Accelerate Membership also helps address at least two of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
Impact Hub supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Who are we looking for?
18 - 40 years old
Early stage enterprises
(income generating)
Enterprises negatively impacted by COVID-19
Has a compelling business addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, preferably SDG 9 and SDG 11
Demonstrated good standing in the community
Businesses operating in one or more of the countries where Impact Hubs within APAC are located
Available during pertinent program activities
Women and underserved communities are encouraged to apply
18 - 40 years old
Early stage enterprises
(income generating)
Enterprises negatively impacted by COVID-19
Has a compelling business addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, preferably SDG 9 and SDG 11
Demonstrated good standing in the community
Businesses operating in one or more of the countries where Impact Hubs within APAC are located
Available during pertinent program activities
Women and underserved communities are encouraged to apply
Program Timeline
Program Launch
May 21, 2021
Application Period
May 21 - June 18, 2021
Deliberation
June 21 - 23, 2021
Cohort Announcement
June 25, 2021
Onboarding and Diagnostic
Week of June 28, 2021
Cohort Sessions and Impact Measurement
July - November 2021
- Business Pivoting
- Business Adaptation & Transformation
- Branding & Storytelling
- Digital Marketing
- Digitization
Culminating Event
November/December 2021
Program Launch
May 21, 2021
Application Period
May 21 - June 18, 2021
Deliberation
June 21 - 23, 2021
Cohort Announcement
June 25, 2021
Onboarding and Diagnostic
Week of June 28, 2021
Cohort Sessions and Impact Measurement
July - November 2021
- Business Pivoting
- Business Adaptation & Transformation
- Branding & Storytelling
- Digital Marketing
- Digitization
Culminating Event
November/December 2021
Membership Benefits
Tailored Business Support
Get tailored business support from ideation to scaling with a special curriculum.
Expert Support
Access the global pool of world class mentors offering in-depth support through dedicated coaching, one-on-one consultations, in-depth mentoring and creation of a business development plan based on diagnostics of your business.
Tailored Business Support
Get tailored business support from ideation to scaling with a special curriculum.
Expert Support
Access the global pool of world class mentors offering in-depth support through dedicated coaching, one-on-one consultations, in-depth mentoring and creation of a business development plan based on diagnostics of your business.
Cause-related Knowledge & Networking
Find curated knowledge related to the causes you care about & connect with key stakeholders working on specific SDGs.
Digitization Support
Access a dynamic platform, digital tools, and curated digitization support from Shopify and other tech partners.
Cause-related Knowledge & Networking
Find curated knowledge related to the causes you care about & connect with key stakeholders working on specific SDGs.
Digitization Support
Access a dynamic platform, digital tools, and curated digitization support from Shopify and other tech partners.
Strategic Courses With Global Partner
Access the global partners of the Impact Hub network, including Bank of America, and Shopify among others
Global Community
Get virtually connected to changemakers in 55+ countries on our Community App to contact peers and trustworthy potential business partners.
Strategic Courses With Global Partner
Access the global partners of the Impact Hub network, including Bank of America, and Shopify among others
Global Community
Get virtually connected to changemakers in 55+ countries on our Community App to contact peers and trustworthy potential business partners.
Regional Community Engagement
Connect with the local Impact Hub community
Perks & Discounts
Enjoy discounts for various business tools from our international partners.
Regional Community Engagement
Connect with the local Impact Hub community
Perks & Discounts
Enjoy discounts for various business tools from our international partners.
Local Connect
Connect with the local Impact Hub community.
Local Connect
Connect with the local Impact Hub community.
Accelerate Membership Journey
On acceptance, Entrepreneur self-assessment using the Diagnostics.
Meeting with Community Manager/AM PM to review Diagnostics.
Meeting with Community Manager/AM PM or Lead Mentor to design Development Plan, focusing on weakest Diagnostics criteria + Curate training track
Attend webinar sessions delivered by APAC IHs & global partners + Meetings with topic specific coaches as required
Attend regional community mixers to get locally and globally connected
Meeting with Community Manager/AM PM or Lead Mentor to review progress on Development Plan.
Book coaching speed dating sessions with BoA support volunteers
Final meeting with Community Manager/AM PM to review Diagnostics progress against start of program.
Showcase of entrepreneurs at the culminating event.
Program Phases
Phase One
Activate
- Membership Application
- Venture Diagnostic & Assessment
- Venture Development Plan
- Peer Community Learning & Exchange
Phase Two
Dedicated Support
- Access to an Online Resource
- Database
Masterclasses & Workshops
– Business Pivoting
– Business Adaptation & 
 Transformation
– Branding & Storytelling
– Digital Marketing
– Digitization - Expert Mentoring
Phase Three
Community Showcase
- Peer-to-peer support
- Demo Day
- Alumni support mechanism (to be established beyond the program)
Impact Hubs who will be part of the program
