Social Enterprise Greenhouse
Social Enterprise Greenhouse
The SEG Accelerator is a 12-week blended learning platform that provides social entrepreneurs the tools, networks and resources to validate their idea, understand their customer,…
SEG at a glance
| Full name | Social Enterprise Greenhouse |
|---|---|
| Address | Providence, RI, United States |
| Programmes | 6 standing programmes |
| Official website | segreenhouse.org/accelerate-your-enterprise/accelerator |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Social Enterprise Greenhouse, separate from the funding calls above.
Incubator
IncubationGuides budding entrepreneurs through the basics of launching a social enterprise.
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Participants learn how to craft a mission and vision, map a business model, and the fundamentals of marketing and cost structures. It connects participants with expert advisors through independent advising and office hours. Participants also have access to SEG’s hub coworking space during the program and for six weeks after. The program runs for 56 days with weekly Tuesday workshops and optional Thursday work sessions.
Incubadora
IncubationSpanish-language program guiding budding entrepreneurs through the basics of launching a social enterprise.
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Similar to the Incubator, this program covers crafting a mission and vision, business model mapping, and marketing/cost structure fundamentals. Participants receive expert advising and access to coworking space. The program runs for 56 days with weekly Tuesday work sessions.
Impact Accelerator
AcceleratorDesigned for entrepreneurs with early traction and an established legal entity to formalize growth strategies.
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Participants receive practical tools, access to networks and resources to validate ideas, understand customers, and formalize growth strategies from fundraising to social impact measurement. Includes one-on-one coaching with business and community leaders, a network of advisors, and priority access to the SEG Loan Fund. The program runs for 63 days with weekly Wednesday meetings.
Microgrant Fund
Grant schemeProvides microgrant funding to small businesses and nonprofits for modernization and growth.
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Offers funding to support activities like technology upgrades, digital transformation, process improvements, and training. Primarily supports ventures operating in/serving Central Falls, Pawtucket, or Woonsocket, with an annual operating budget under $250,000. Priority is given to businesses that participated in GROW Pawtucket and Woonsocket training. The fund was established in 2022 and expanded in 2023.
SEG Huddle
ProgrammeA later stage support service offering tailored, one-time assistance to ventures seeking feedback on specific business challenges or opportunities.
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Ventures receive feedback from a panel of SEG volunteers on specific business challenges or opportunities.
A place-based economic development initiative aiming to revitalize communities and foster economic development through social entrepreneurship.
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Targets distressed and low-income communities in Rhode Island by connecting them with existing state and local resources. Resources include technical assistance, business education, entrepreneurial skills and mindset development, peer support, access to capital, training, networks, and workshops.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Social Enterprise Greenhouse, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IncubatorGuides budding entrepreneurs through the basics of launching a social enterprise. Access to coworking space during the program and for six weeks after. | Pre-incubation | — | craft a mission and vision, map a business model, fundamentals of marketing and cost structures, expert advisors through independent advising and office hours, SEG’s hub coworking space |
| IncubadoraSpanish-language track guiding budding entrepreneurs through the basics of launching a social enterprise. Access to coworking space during the program and for six weeks after. | Pre-incubation | — | craft a mission and vision, map a business model, fundamentals of marketing and cost structures, expert advisors through independent advising and office hours, SEG’s hub coworking space |
| Impact AcceleratorDesigned for entrepreneurs who have experienced early traction and have established a legal entity for their venture. | Acceleration | — | practical tools, access to networks and resources to validate ideas and understand customers, formalize growth strategies from fundraising to social impact measurement, one-on-one coaching with business and community leaders, network of advisors with industry and functional expertise, priority access to the SEG Loan Fund |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
SEG’s hub coworking space
Accessible during the Incubator/Incubadora program and for six weeks after.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Social Enterprise Greenhouse
Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is a network of enterprises and business and community leaders based in Rhode Island, operating statewide virtually and from sites in Providence, Newport, Woonsocket, and Pawtucket/Central Falls. SEG accelerates impact by providing inclusive support and networks for entrepreneurs and businesses committed to positive societal and economic change, aiming to foster a more just, equitable, and resilient economy through social purpose business. It supports entrepreneurs at all stages of development with specialized programming, including the Incubator and Incubadora for budding social entrepreneurs, and the Impact Accelerator for ventures with early traction. SEG offers practical tools, access to networks, expert advising, one-on-one coaching, and coworking space. It also provides microgrant funding for small businesses and nonprofits in target communities for modernization and growth, and runs the Grow Community Business Initiative for economic development.
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Frequently asked questions about Social Enterprise Greenhouse
What is the full form of SEG?
SEG stands for Social Enterprise Greenhouse.
What does Social Enterprise Greenhouse do?
Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is a network of enterprises and business and community leaders based in Rhode Island, operating statewide virtually and from sites in Providence, Newport, Woonsocket, and Pawtucket/Central Falls.
Where is Social Enterprise Greenhouse located?
Social Enterprise Greenhouse is located at Providence, RI, United States.
What programs does Social Enterprise Greenhouse run?
Social Enterprise Greenhouse runs Incubator, Incubadora, Impact Accelerator and Microgrant Fund, among others.
What facilities does Social Enterprise Greenhouse offer?
Social Enterprise Greenhouse offers SEG’s hub coworking space.
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