An accelerator programme providing funding, support and mentoring to social enterprises in Ireland that are progressing innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges.

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland directly supports high potential social entrepreneurs to enable them to maximise their impact.

At the core of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland activities is the Impact Programme, which provides financial investment and direct support to early-stage social entrepreneurs.

The programme is open to social entrepreneurs living in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

Applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the time of application.

The project/organisation must:

Be legally incorporated or registered with a recognised legal structure, including being a registered sole trader.
Been actively delivering a solution (either as a sole trader or legally incorporated) for 12 months or more.
Demonstrate a commitment to the project/organisation that is either part-time or full-time.
Be aiming to significantly grow or scale the organisation in the next three years.

The Awards are not intended to support the following:

Party-political projects.
Projects with an explicit religious or faith-based agenda.
Research projects.

The Impact Programme provides specialised support to help bring participating organisations to the next level of their development.

The nine-month programme will commence on 10 September 2025.

The deadline for applications is 28 April 2025.

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland are holding an online information session for potential applicants on 8 April 202 (13:00 - 14:00). Applicants can register for the sessions on the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland website.

Guidance notes and the online application portal can be accessed from the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland website.

For more information, please visit Impact Programme - Social Entrepreneurs Ireland