We are a member-led network of impact incubators‘Incubator’ refers to any organization whose programs primarily focus on vetting and selecting, promising social enterprises, and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact., shifting talent and funding flows, bringing together ecosystem actors, and influencing strategies to transform the impact incubation industry.
Members of the Network are organisations that will actively contribute to shaping its strategies, benefit directly from its outcomes, and help advance its mission.
Organisations must meet the following criteria:
The organisation’s work is impact-focused and has a clear commitment to creating impact through entrepreneurship.
For us, “Incubator‘Incubator’ refers to any organization whose programs primarily focus on vetting and selecting, promising social enterprises, and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact.” includes impact incubators‘Incubator’ refers to any organization whose programs primarily focus on vetting and selecting, promising social enterprises, and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact. and accelerators, and refers to any organisation whose programmes primarily focus on vetting and selecting promising social enterprises and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact.
Organisations must actively serve entrepreneurs in the Global South, regardless of where they are legally registered.
The organisation has been operational for at least 2 years.
The organisation’s senior leadership and C-level team must be working full-time on the incubator‘Incubator’ refers to any organization whose programs primarily focus on vetting and selecting, promising social enterprises, and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact..
Does your organisation not fit these criteria?
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Becoming a member of the Pollinate Impact network means contributing to the shared vision of collective and collaborative action that helps impact incubators‘Incubator’ refers to any organization whose programs primarily focus on vetting and selecting, promising social enterprises, and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact. in the Global South better serve their entrepreneurs.
We know that keeping the lights on is one of the biggest challenges & stressors that impact incubators‘Incubator’ refers to any organization whose programs primarily focus on vetting and selecting, promising social enterprises, and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact. face.
Receive funding opportunities to reduce information asymmetry, ensuring you have visibility on as many opportunities as possible.
Fundraising office hours where you get personalised feedback for writing proposals and pitching to donors, giving you a better shot at securing that grant.
Donor ask-me-anything sessions where you have intimate, two-way conversations with donors to develop mutual understanding and sow seeds for stronger relationships.
Opportunities to Improve Organisational Capacity
Being a knowledge-based business, we understand the direct correlation between the people who work at your incubator‘Incubator’ refers to any organization whose programs primarily focus on vetting and selecting, promising social enterprises, and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact., the quality delivery of your programmes, and the potential for your organisation to grow.
The Growth Guidance Programme for Senior Executives offers one-on-one guidance sessions, providing strategic and operational support from seasoned experts over 3-4 months.
Peer Mentoring for Mid-Managers, where your team gains mentoring and leadership skills. They are paired up with peers across different countries and organisations, providing a safe space for knowledge sharing and mutual understanding.
Access to Interns, providing you with the opportunity to utilise student interns and mid-career fellows, allowing your organisation to extend its bandwidth while increasing the flow of fresh talent in the impact incubation industry.
Opportunities to Flip the Script on the Isolated Hustle
Our Pollinators recognise that the solutions needed can only come from a coordinated effort of interconnected players.
Lean into peer-learning approaches by openly sharing your lived experiences and insights, while also learning from others through virtual and in-person gatherings, where peers share what’s working and what’s not across a variety of practical topics.
Contribute to and lead Collective Action Teams (CATs) focused on member-selected thematic areas to move from talking to action.
Experience abundant opportunities to connect meaningfully with your peers – either through open and organic conversations or thoughtfully facilitated introductions by the Secretariat.
Access Curated Resources for Quality Incubation
Do you ever feel like you’re reinventing the wheel, or that surely, there must be a better way to deliver and manage your programmes more efficiently and effectively?
Dedicated access and demos of tools that are out there to help impact incubators‘Incubator’ refers to any organization whose programs primarily focus on vetting and selecting, promising social enterprises, and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact..
Contribute proven tools and resources, discover new ones, learn from fellow incubators‘Incubator’ refers to any organization whose programs primarily focus on vetting and selecting, promising social enterprises, and providing them with a comprehensive range of support services aimed at building and growing them to achieve maximum sustainable impact., and grow together.
Co-create tools and solutions to address critical gaps in the impact incubation industry.
Opportunities to Educate the Ecosystem
Do you wish your organisation had better credibility or recognition in the entrepreneurship ecosystem?
Preferred access and opportunities to represent the voice of the impact incubation industry at key events and research projects.
Be included in impact reporting and metrics shared with media, funders, and other stakeholders, gaining a platform for you to share your successes and programmes through our newsletters.
Discounted tickets for Pollinate Impact’s Signature Event, The Pollinate Potluck.
Discounted tickets for in-person events and selected programming opportunities offered by Pollinate Impact and our partners.
Submit your Membership Application form
Members of the Secretariat and the Governing Board review your application.
A one-on-one conversation with a member of our Governing Board to better understand your organisation’s goals and priorities, explore how the network can support them and discuss how you can contribute to advancing the mission of the Network.
Your team is informed that your application has been approved.
The Network Secretariat welcomes you, introduces you to other members, and guides you through the Network resources and activities.
Imagine being part of a collective effort that lets you focus on what you do best: designing and implementing the best programmes for your entrepreneurs. The impact we create together begins with you.
Annual Membership dues are set at USD $500.
Membership is valid for one year and requires annual renewal. Membership renewal will be subject to approval based on the member’s level of activity and participation in the network activities.
Our Network is a community of stakeholders in the impact incubation ecosystem within the Global South. We work together to scale change, so get in touch and don’t be a stranger.
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Communications@pollinateimpact.org
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