Question 1

I AM FROM … CAN I ATTEND THE PROGRAM?

Accepted Answer

Anyone from any country can apply. The program is mostly run online, so there are no barriers to participation. All costs of travel and accommodation for in-person weeks are covered.

Question 2

I HAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER DEPENDENTS. CAN I ATTEND THE PROGRAM?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A number of founders were only accepted on their 2nd or 3rd attempt. We recommend waiting a full year (skipping one round) and using the time to improve your fit: taking on leadership, building skills through impact-driven work, gaining relevant professional experience, or further education.

Question 3

I’D LIKE TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM, BUT WON’T BE ABLE TO START A CHARITY FOR A FEW YEARS. CAN I STILL APPLY?"

Accepted Answer

We are significantly more likely to accept people who, if they decide to start a charity, anticipate doing so soon after the program. With this in mind, we recommend you apply in the year you would like to found an organization. In the meantime, sign up for our newsletter to get notified when applications open each year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHEN DO THE NEXT PROGRAMS START?

WHERE DOES THE PROGRAM TAKE PLACE?

WHAT ABOUT VISAS?

IS THIS REALLY FREE?

WHEN AND WHERE DOES THE PROGRAM RUN?

I SUBMITTED THE APPLICATION FORM. WHAT’S NEXT?

CAN I REAPPLY TO THE INCUBATION PROGRAM?

APPLICATIONS

I AM FROM … CAN I ATTEND THE PROGRAM?

I HAVE CHILDREN OR OTHER DEPENDENTS. CAN I ATTEND THE PROGRAM?

I’D LIKE TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM, BUT WON’T BE ABLE TO START A CHARITY FOR A FEW YEARS. CAN I STILL APPLY?"

CAN I ATTEND THE PROGRAM?

HOW DO I KNOW IF I WOULD BE A GOOD FIT FOR THE PROGRAM?

WHAT EDUCATION DO I NEED?

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED? SHOULD I GET A JOB IN A CHARITY FIRST?

WHAT BACKGROUND DO I NEED?

CHARITY IDEAS

THE PROGRAM

DO I NEED A CHARITY IDEA?

DO I NEED TO CHOOSE ONE OF YOUR RECOMMENDED IDEAS BEFORE ATTENDING THE PROGRAM?

I HAVE MY OWN IDEA FOR A CHARITY. CAN I GET INTO THE PROGRAM?

WHAT IF MY FUNDING PROPOSAL DOESN’T GET ACCEPTED?

DO I NEED TO QUIT MY JOB? IS THIS PROGRAM FULL-TIME?

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