Praxis
We accelerate ventures who are working on the major issues of our time with a redemptive aim to renew culture and bless their stakeholders, employees, and customers.
Praxis at a glance
| Address | 409 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036 |
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| Programmes | 5 standing programmes |
| Official website | www.praxislabs.org/business-accelerator |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Praxis, separate from the funding calls above.
US Business Accelerator
AcceleratorA mentorship-driven, non-residential accelerator for seed and early-stage ventures, offering $50,000 opt-in investment capital and support in strategy, operations, and leadership.
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The program is fee-based ($8,000 for the first founder, $2,000 for a second) and runs for 9 months, anchored by intensive, multi-day, in-person events in New York City, San Francisco, and Napa, CA. It includes expert mentoring, transformative content from the Redemptive Business Playbook, spiritual formation, and peer community. Ventures must be registered as a C Corp in the US to receive investment.
US Nonprofit Accelerator
AcceleratorA non-residential accelerator providing a $50,000 grant and support for registered nonprofits focused on the US, Europe, or Latin America.
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The program has no fee and runs for approximately 9 months with kick-off and mentoring events in New York City and San Francisco, culminating in a Global Summit. It provides engagement with the Praxis team, 30+ mentors, values-aligned funders, and content from the Redemptive Business and Nonprofit Playbooks and Rule of Life.
Asia Pacific Accelerator
AcceleratorAn accelerator for businesses and nonprofits based in the Asia Pacific region, offering either a $50,000 opt-in investment (business) or grant (nonprofit).
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The program runs for approximately one year (May 2027 to May 2028), including a Kick-Off Mentoring Event, Regional Gathering, and Global Summit. Business ventures require an $8,000 fee for the first founder ($2,000 for a second), while nonprofits have no fee. Business parent companies must be registered in the United States or Singapore as C corporations to receive capital.
Africa Accelerator
AcceleratorAn accelerator for businesses and nonprofits based in Africa, offering either a $50,000 opt-in investment (business) or grant (nonprofit).
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The program runs for approximately one year (May 2027 to May 2028), including a Kick-Off Mentoring Event, Regional Gathering, and Global Summit. Business ventures require an $8,000 fee for the first founder ($2,000 for a second), while nonprofits have no fee. Business parent companies must be registered in the United States as C corporations to receive capital.
A fellowship within the Praxis Studio focusing on aggregating capital, domain expertise, and venture-building activity around identified 'Opportunities for Redemptive Imagination' (major societal issues).
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EIRs like Dan Vogel partner with Praxis on specific initiatives, such as foster care, to co-convene experts, galvanize entrepreneurs and funders, and launch new ventures.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Praxis, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
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| US Business AcceleratorNon-residential, fee-based. Supports seed and early-stage ventures with up to two co-founding leaders (Praxis Fellows) per venture. Ventures must be registered as a C Corp in the United States to receive investment. For registered businesses based in the US, Europe, and Latin America or those with a primary focus on the US market. | Acceleration | — | mentoring, Showcase events, informal gatherings, introductions to investors, opt-in investment ($50K), Expert Mentoring, Transformative Content, Spiritual Formation, Peer Community, access to capital, talent, and other resources, personal coaching, small group discussions, one-on-ones |
| US Nonprofit AcceleratorNo fee. For registered nonprofits based in the US, Europe, Latin America or those with a primary focus on the US. | Acceleration | — | mentors, values-aligned funders, Redemptive Business and Nonprofit Playbooks and Rule of Life, Kick-Off Mentoring Event, Mentoring Event, Global Summit, $50,000 Grant |
| Asia Pacific AcceleratorFor Businesses or Nonprofits based in the Asia Pacific region. Business track requires a fee ($8,000 for 1st Founder, $2,000 for 2nd Founder), Nonprofit track is no fee. Business parent companies must be registered in the United States or Singapore as C corporations to receive capital. | Acceleration | — | Kick-Off Mentoring Event, Regional Gathering & Mentoring Event, Global Summit, $50,000 Grant (for Nonprofits), $50,000 opt-in investment (for Businesses) |
| Africa AcceleratorFor Businesses or Nonprofits based in Africa. Business track requires a fee ($8,000 for 1st Founder, $2,000 for 2nd Founder), Nonprofit track is no fee. Business parent companies must be registered in the United States as C corporations to receive capital. | Acceleration | — | Kick-Off Mentoring Event, Regional Gathering & Mentoring Event, Global Summit, $50,000 Grant (for Nonprofits), $50,000 opt-in investment (for Businesses) |
| Praxis Studio Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)A program focused on specific 'Opportunities for Redemptive Imagination' (major societal issues), such as vulnerable children and families within the foster care system. | Fellowship | — | capital, domain expertise, venture-building activity, partner on foster care initiatives, co-convene entrepreneurial Christian domain experts, galvanize entrepreneurs and funders, launch new ventures |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Praxis
We accelerate ventures who are working on the major issues of our time with a redemptive aim to renew culture and bless their stakeholders, employees, and customers.
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Frequently asked questions about Praxis
What does Praxis do?
We accelerate ventures who are working on the major issues of our time with a redemptive aim to renew culture and bless their stakeholders, employees, and customers.
Where is Praxis located?
Praxis is located at 409 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036.
What programs does Praxis run?
Praxis runs US Business Accelerator, US Nonprofit Accelerator, Asia Pacific Accelerator and Africa Accelerator, among others.
What stage of startup does Praxis support?
Praxis supports startups at the Validation and Early Revenue stages.
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