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Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator is a grant from Ripple/Accion Opportunity Fund that funds small business owners looking to adopt digital tools and grow their operations.
Developed by Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) with support from Ripple, this 8-week fully virtual accelerator provides expert-led sessions covering digital tools, automation, payments (including stablecoin), marketing, inventory management, HR, and financial systems. Participants also receive a personalized digital assessment and roadmap, dedicated capital preparedness support, and peer networking opportunities.
Eligible applicants must have operated their business for at least one year, generate ,000–,500,000 in annual revenue, employ 1–5 staff, maintain a functioning business website and business bank account, and commit to full program participation. Upon completion, participants receive a ,000 grant.
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Unlocking Opportunity: Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator - Accion Opportunity Fund Unlocking Opportunity: Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator - Accion Opportunity Fund Unlocking Opportunity: Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator Helping Small Businesses Digitize, Grow, and Thrive The digital economy is reshaping how small businesses operate, from marketing and payments to payroll and inventory.
To help small business owners take full advantage of digital tools and services, Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) and Ripple are partnering to launch Ripple Digital Leap Forward, a fully virtual accelerator program designed to unlock opportunity for 50 business owners. The Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator applications are now open!
Submit your application by 5:00pm ET on March 18, 2026 Participants will receive $10,000 grant upon program completion Eight weeks of expert-led virtual sessions covering digital tools, automation, payments (including stablecoin), marketing, inventory management, HR, and financial systems A personalized digital assessment & roadmap to guide next steps for growth Dedicated capital preparedness support from AOF Networking and peer learning opportunities with fellow small business owners Small business owners may apply if they: Have operated their business for at least 1 year Generate $100,000 – $1,500,000 in annual revenue Employ 1–5 staff (not including the owner) Have a functioning business website Hold a business bank account Commit to fully participating for the duration of the program The Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator applications are now open!
Submit your application by 5:00pm ET on March 18, 2026 The Ripple Digital Leap Forward accelerator is designed to help small businesses build sustainable digital capacity by enabling them to adopt tools, systems, and practices that support growth, efficiency, and long-term success. What is the Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator?
The Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator is a program developed by Accion Opportunity Fund and fueled by support from Ripple to help small businesses build sustainable digital capacity, enabling them to adopt tools, systems, and practices that support growth, efficiency, and long-term success.
This 8-week virtual program includes expert guidance, a personalized digital assessment and digitization roadmap, peer learning opportunities, and a $10,000 business grant upon graduation. Who can participate in the program?
Any small business owner who meets the following criteria could apply for the Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator: Own a business located in the United States that has been operational for at least one year Earn between $100,000-$1,500,000 in annual revenue Employ 1-5 full-time employees (not including the owner) Have an active business website Have a business bank account How do business owners apply for the program?
Applications for the Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator are now open! Submit your application via this link by 5pm ET on March 18, 2026. Any small business owner who meets the eligibility criteria is welcome and encouraged to apply for this program.
Applicants must have answered all application questions and provided all requested documentation in order to be eligible. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. How are participants selected for the program?
Applicants to the Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator are vetted to ensure they substantially meet all program criteria. Applicants must have answered all application questions and provided all requested documentation in order to be eligible. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Which documents do applicants have to provide to be eligible? Front-and-back copy of photo identification (driver’s license, state ID, passport, permanent resident card, matricula consular, tribal card, military ID, or trusted traveler ID) Your most recent business tax returns. Businesses that file a Schedule C as part of the owner’s personal 1040 tax return must upload the first two pages of the 1040 along with the Schedule C.
Businesses that file taxes through an 1120, 1120S, or 1065 must upload ALL pages of the most recent business tax returns.
If you do not have recent tax return because you have not filed taxes for your business before, please upload one of the following: articles of incorporation for LLCs, S Corps, and C Corps; sole proprietorship formation; fictitious name statement or DBA; EIN registration; city, state, or federal license to do business; or relevant professional license.
If your business is less than 12 months old, you are not eligible for this opportunity. All pages of the most recent business bank statement What is the time commitment for program participants?
The time commitment for the Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator is approximately two to four hours per week participating in virtual events and peer learning opportunities, online courses, and the development of a personalized digitization plan. The program will take place from early May to late June. A detailed program schedule will be shared with selected participants.
Who vets the program applicants? Accion Opportunity Fund vets applications for the Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator. When will participants be notified if they are selected?
All applicants to the Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator will be notified, whether or not they are selected for the program, by mid-April 2026. Who will receive the business grants and what can they be used for?
Participants who are selected for the Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator will receive a $10,000 small business grant upon graduation from the program to put toward their digitization plan that they will develop during the accelerator. Who is delivering the program content? The Ripple Digital Leap Forward Accelerator content will be delivered by Accion Opportunity Fund.
Which industries are prohibited from applying for the program?
Adult entertainment including strip clubs, escort services, adult bookstores, and businesses whose principal business is the sale of pornography Tobacco stores, smoke shops, cigarette & cigar retailers and wholesalers, cigarette stands Firearms sellers, merchants, retailers, or wholesalers; ammunition sales; gun clubs; shooting ranges Marijuana related businesses; cannabis dispensaries, marijuana crop farming, edibles, CBD products Massage parlors, saunas, or hot tub facilities Gambling and betting activities, racetracks Real estate investment companies (residential and commercial), house flippers, hotels, businesses whose principal source of revenue is rental income Banking and financial institutions; central banking; other monetary intermediation; trusts, funds, and similar financial entities Merchant service companies, merchant sales organizations, payment services Lending businesses; payday lenders, title lenders, other credit granting Small Business loan brokers Collection companies/lawyers or debt consolidation firms Multi-level marketing companies or businesses based on pyramid sales plans Religious organizations, churches, temples, mosques and shrines and other services provided specifically for the religious community Activities of political organizations Transportation of hazardous materials Oil and gas exploration/securities Rideshare (i.e. Uber/Lyft drivers) If you are human, leave this field blank.
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