Accelerating Women in Social Impact
HI – HERImpact is designed to help women social entrepreneurs scale their enterprises in order to increase their impact and long term sustainability. Launched in fall 2018, the initiative consists of an Entrepreneurship Summit, which is designed to build community and increase the capacity of women social entrepreneurs through online tools, networking, and advice from experts. The Initiative also includes a Pitch Competition, designed to invest in early and growth stage companies in the region.
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OUR PROGRAMS
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Entrepreneurship
Summit
A day-long entrepreneurship (ESHIP) summit comprised of keynotes, panels and workshops. Attendees learn about best practices in the social impact space, metrics and evaluation, financing and much more.
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Pitch
Competition
Statistics show that women entrepreneurs receive just 2.3% of venture capital in the U.S. (source) and are more likely to be declined for a loan (source). The HI–HERImpact Pitch Competition is designed to provide much needed capital and coaching to women social entrepreneurs in the region. Finalists receive pitch coaching and media exposure. Cash prizes up to $50,000 and in-kind support in excess of $100,000 are provided up to three winners representing emerging and growth stage social enterprises.
