HIGGS: Applications open for Incubator and Accelerator programs
For another year HIGGS announces the opening of applications for the Incubator and Accelerator programs.
The two specialized programs of HIGGS, which areoffered online aim to support Civil Society Organizations, providing free training and consultation.
The Accelerator program aims to support mature organizations with more than 2 years of operation, in matters of strategy, business plan, formulation of proposals and financial viability. The program lasts for six months and includes free training and consulting for up to 8 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Social Enterprises. The 20th cycle of the Accelerator has started in November 2024, it will be implemented in 2 quarters, with specialized subjects each, starting with an intensive 2-week Bootcamp.
The Incubator program is aimed at newly established NGOs (Civic Non-Profit Companies, Unions, Co.S.Ep.) and social entrepreneurship bodies, offering them the necessary resources through training and consulting, to ensure proper strategic planning, internal organization and operation. The aim of these programs is for the institutions that complete the training to be able to ensure their sustainability and development, either through attracting funding. The Incubator program applies exclusively to organizations that are in the process of starting/operating/restarting and have acquired legal status in the last 2 years. The initiation of the Incubator program takes place every November and its duration ranges from 12 to 24 months, with 5 interested participating agencies.
Within the framework of both programs 4 weeks of mandatory intensive training (Bootcamp), workshops and seminars, one-to-one meetings and mentorship with specialized partners and experts are included, but also networking opportunities with other Greek and international Society Organizations Citizens, mass communication media, but also funders.
The application period for both programs (Accelerator & Incubator) started on Monday, August 26 and ends on Friday, September 20.
To submit applications as well as for more information about the programs you can follow the following links:
Supporters and Sponsors
Major Donors of the Incubator & Accelerator programs are the Ioannis S. Latsis Foundation and the Raycap company.