SEED Lab Pre-Accelerator

SEED Lab Pre-Accelerator is sponsored by Caravanserai Project. An 8-month pre-accelerator program designed to empower California-based social entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and capital access to build sustainable, mission-driven ventures.

Caravanserai | Alliance for Entrpreneurs Select Language English Español Select Language English Español Select Language English Español We are looking for emerging California-based entrepreneurs and ventures that are tackling a social or environmental challenge. The full program cost is $8,500. Thanks to the support of our partners and donors, full and partial scholarships are available for all admitted fellows.

No one should be held back by financial barriers. SEED Lab is Caravanserai’s signature 8-month pre-accelerator designed to empower a new generation of social entrepreneurs who are reimagining the future of their communities.

Through a transformative blend of training, mentorship, and capital access, SEED Lab equips early-stage changemakers with the tools they need to build sustainable, mission-driven ventures that create lasting social impact. Whether you’re launching a bold new concept, refining your business model, or exploring pathways to grow your reach, SEED Lab is your launchpad.

Our program supports underestimated founders—especially from historically marginalized and undercapitalized communities—as they step into their power and transform inherited challenges through entrepreneurial innovation. Offered in collaboration with the University of California Riverside Extension , SEED Lab is more than a program—it’s a movement to build a more just and inclusive economy from the ground up.

We are looking for emerging California-based entrepreneurs and ventures that are: In the pilot or proof-of-concept phase of their entrepreneurial journey Mission-driven , with a clear commitment to community impact and equity Innovative , offering fresh solutions to long-standing challenges Early traction-focused , already engaging with potential customers or beneficiaries Ready to grow , personally and professionally, in a dynamic and supportive environment If you’re building a business that tackles a social or environmental challenge—and you’re doing it with heart, courage, and purpose—we want to hear from you.

As a SEED Lab Fellow, you’ll take part in a comprehensive program valued at over $15,000 , including: 90+ Hours of Cohort-Based Learning Interactive virtual and in-person workshops designed around your unique stage of development Personalized One-on-One Mentorship Direct support from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and impact leaders UC Riverside Extension Certification 9 professional credits and a recognized certificate in social entrepreneurship Access to Capital Opportunities Access to potential funding, including micro-grants, investments, and in-kind resources Join a vibrant community of innovators, mentors, funders, and ecosystem builders who believe in your mission The full program cost is $8,500 .

Thanks to the support of our partners and donors, full and partial scholarships are available for all admitted fellows . No one should be held back by financial barriers. Applications Open : May – August 31 Cohort Announcement : October Program Duration : October – May Ready to Reimagine What’s Possible?

SEED Lab is more than an accelerator. It’s a space for healing, building, and dreaming big. If you're ready to turn your vision into a reality and lead change from the frontlines of your community, we invite you to apply.

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