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- "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." -- Albert Pike
We invite you to learn more about the program and apply to join the Agora Accelerator and help build a more stable and sustainable capitalism that effectively addresses for capital, networks, and for a community of peers.
All applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for acceptance into the Agora Accelerator program:
Candidates are evaluated based on three major criteria:
The single most important criterion for the Accelerator is a strong management team led by a visionary entrepreneur who demonstrates integrity, leadership, and commitment to making a positive impact through business. We assess each entrepreneur’s track record, focusing on demonstrated ability to learn and grow in the face of both success and failure. The management team must have a record of values-based leadership, the potential to become role models for future companies, and the sophistication, ambition, and capacity to take full advantage of the Accelerator program.
We look for innovative, scalable business models for which financing is a major constraint to growth. Companies must have:
We perform due diligence, analyze the industry’s attractiveness, and evaluate opportunities and risks for each business.
We evaluate the relative social impact of each company. Key drivers of this assessment include the company’s mission, track record and potential to:
Members of Agora’s network including strategic sourcing partners, past entrepreneurs, and mentors are encouraged to nominate entrepreneurs they believe would be a good fit for and benefit from the Agora Accelerator Program. Agora will contact nominated entrepreneurs with application information. Entrepreneurs may apply even if they have not been nominated.
Agora Partnerships reviews the preliminary written applications submitted online and will select entrepreneurs that fit Accelerator eligibility requirements and meet selection criteria to advance to Phase 2. Agora may request additional information for consideration in Phase 2.
Companies selected to advance to Phase 2 will be interviewed by members of the Agora Accelerator Partners & Mentors Network. As part of the interview process each entrepreneur will make a formal presentation of the company and the investment case following guidelines laid out in the Agora Pitch Guide. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to submit a company video as part of their Phase 2 Application. Entrepreneurs recommended for participation by their interviewers will be invited to move on to Phase 3.
Entrepreneurs who advance to Phase 3 will be reviewed by a Global Selection Panel consisting of representatives of Agora’s global strategic partners and leading impact investors. The Global Selection Panel will evaluate each company and make final recommendations.
Entrepreneurs selected to participate in the Accelerator Program will be required to register by completing a detailed questionnaire about their company, submitting additional material such as financial statements and marketing materials as requested by Agora, and transmitting payment for the program.
Application Deadline: October 15
Supplemental Material Deadline (if requested): October 22
Notifications of 2nd round status: October 30
Interviews: November 14 – 25
Notifications of 3rd round status: November 28
Global Selection Committee Evaluation: December 1 – 10
Final Acceptance Notification: December 15