Elevate Impact Accelerator

Elevate Impact Accelerator – Now Accepting Founder Referrals

Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub is now accepting referrals and applications for the 2025 Elevate Impact Accelerator, an 8-week hybrid program supporting early-stage founders addressing social and economic inequities through their ventures.

Flywheel is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit accelerator dedicated to harnessing startup innovation as a force for good. Since 2011, Flywheel has supported over 90 social enterprises with an 80% success rate, enabling founders to raise millions in follow-on investments, create hundreds of jobs, and drive meaningful change in our community.

Program Details:

Start Date: Monday, April 28

Format: Hybrid (weekly virtual workshops + in-person pitch practices)

Mentorship: 2:1 coaching from Flywheel’s certified startup coaches

Demo Day: Thursday, June 26 | 4:30–7:00 PM – Founders pitch their ventures to investors, partners, and community leaders

We’re seeking ventures that:

1. Deliver products or services that address equity-driven challenges

2. Need mentorship, business training, and strategic support for growth

3. Can dedicate 4–6 hours per week to achieving business milestones

How You Can Help:

• Refer potential applicants by April 11: https://forms.gle/sWcxZaDpriJJjtc8A
• Share this opportunity with your network
• Connect us directly with mission-aligned entrepreneurs
• Apply yourself!
• Learn more about Flywheel at flywheelcincinnati.org.