CARE & T-Hub Social Business Accelerator Program

Building capacity for communities through innovative solutions

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Program Introduction

For 75 years, CARE has led the way to a better life for the world’s most vulnerable people. They save lives, defeat poverty, achieve social justice, and fight for women and girls. This year, CARE and its partners have worked together in 111 countries, reaching more than 174 million people through 1,600 products.

CARE & T-Hub Social Business Accelerator Program is a transformative initiative, empowering startups with the best business practices and essential tools to amplify their impact on a global scale. Through strategic guidance and tailored support, the program empowers startups to build robust Product-Market Fit and Go-To-Market models, ensuring their solutions are not only impactful but also the program goes beyond acceleration, guiding startups in raising investments and establishing robust partnerships with research institutions, academia, and development agencies. 

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Objectives of the Engagement

By fostering collaboration between social enterprises and startups, the program is focused on nurturing, supporting and scaling businesses that will make a tangible impact on the society.

  • Supporting social entrepreneurs to refine ideas and develop sustainable business models
  • Incubating innovations to create a nurturing environment where innovative ideas can thrive
  • Driving social impact in healthcare, education, livelihood, and disaster relief efforts.
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Focus Areas

Directing efforts towards solving some of the most pressing challenges in the society

Crisis

Promoting technologies that can provide a swift and effective response during humanitarian crises. Focusing on startups providing quality, gender-focused, and localised humanitarian assistance to support needy people.

Food & Water

Revolutionising startups in agriculture, food distribution, nutrition, and water management solutions. Promoting sustainable farming practices, innovative food technologies, and water purification solutions.

Health

Supporting startups that can revolutionise the healthcare industry, with special focus on prioritising women and child healthcare. Solving global health challenges through innovative medical technologies and accessible healthcare services.

Education & Work

Empowering startups that are reshaping the future of learning and financial inclusion. Supporting ventures working on equitable access and control over economic resources and opportunities.

Climate

Supporting startups dedicated to climate innovation and developing sustainable solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change. Strengthening innovation and adaptive capacities contributing to the energy transition.

Equality

Advocating startups working on dismantling barriers and promoting equal opportunities. Supporting ventures that foster equality across all genders, regardless of background or circumstances.

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Program Benefits

Mentorship

Impact-focused mentorship to overcome roadblocks & explore growth avenues.

Community

Receive valuable advice and support from a like-minded community of founders.

Workshops

Get hands-on exposure, learning, and growth with thought-out CARE workshops.

Scaling Opportunities

Opportunities to make a broader impact through CARE, reach new markets, and scale solutions.

Demo Day

Present your product to the CARE community to gain exposure and investment opportunities.

Who can Apply?

  • A Social impact startup working in sectors like Health, Education, Crisis, Climate, Equality, Food, and water
  • Your startup has some initial traction regarding pilots/users/paying customers.
  • Your startup has a working product/service and a clear product roadmap
  • You are a company registered in India/ Africa/ South- East Asia/ South America
  • You are a founder with prior experience in Corporates/Consulting/CSR/ NGO/ Sustainability/ Entrepreneurship
  • You have a clear vision for your business and knowledge of the sector you operate in
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Proposed Accelerator Framework

1

Identification & Orientation

Revenue ready Startups Selection Needs Assessment Orientation and Training Mentor and Expert Matchmaking

Phase 1
Duration: 2-3 months

2

Acceleration & Growth

Customized Support Pilot Expansion Market Validation Investment Preparedness Partnership Development

Phase 2
Duration: 9-12 months

3

Scaling & Sustainability

Scaling strategies/pathways Impact Showcase Social ROI Financial Models

Phase 3
Duration: 9-12 months

4

Post Acceleration & Long-term Support

Ongoing Mentorship & Guidance Access to Resources and Networks Sustainable Revenue Models Impact Measurement and Reporting

Phase 4
Duration: 12 months

About CARE

Activation Partner: T-Hub

T-Hub (Technology Hub) is a premier innovation hub and ecosystem enabler based in Hyderabad, India. T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and strives to create an impact for startups, corporations, and other ecosystem stakeholders. Its mission is to enable and empower an ecosystem hungry for innovation.

Incorporated in 2015, T-Hub has provided 2000+ national and international startups access to superior technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, government agencies, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders.

T-Hub has elevated innovation for leading national and global corporations, transforming their business models for the better. Collaborating with innovation partners and enablers in Telangana, India and worldwide, T-Hub is building a future-ready innovation ecosystem.

FAQs

The program is open to startups passionate about creating positive social impact in focus areas such as health, education, livelihood, disaster relief, crisis, food and water, equality, and climate. We encourage you to apply if your venture is driven by innovation, scalability, and a commitment to societal change.

The program offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including scaling opportunities through collaboration with CARE, a Demo Day to showcase your solutions, personalised mentorship from domain experts, immersive workshops, business development services, extensive networking, design-thinking support, and guidance for capital mobilisation.

Our program stands out through its unique collaboration with CARE Foundation, USA and T-Hub, offering startups unparalleled access to expertise in both social impact and startup incubation. We focus not just on scaling businesses but on creating meaningful societal change.

Startups receive personalized mentorship from domain experts in their respective focus areas. These experts bring extensive experience, providing guidance on business strategy, market fit, and sustainable impact, ensuring startups have the support needed to thrive.

The program is designed to significantly impact specific focus areas. While we encourage startups within these domains, exceptional ventures outside these areas demonstrating a strong social impact focus are also welcome to apply.

Demo Day is your opportunity to showcase your final product or solution in front of the CARE Foundation group, potential investors, and industry leaders. It provides a platform to garner support, attract investments, and propel your startup to the next level on a global market.

The program will be delivered in a hybrid model. Some physical attendance may br required to get the most from the program and maximise opportunities to meet face to face with the teams, founders and partners involved.

We guide startups in developing robust partnerships with research institutions, academia, and development agencies. Additionally, our program assists in navigating the investment landscape, connecting startups with potential investors to fuel their growth.

We welcome startups at various stages, from early-stage to market-ready. The key criterion is a strong commitment to creating a positive social impact. Our program is designed to support startups at different phases of their journey.

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