IMPULSE Accelerator by SILab Ukraine: Social Entrepreneurship School for CSOs from Frontline Regions

IMPULSE Accelerator by SILab Ukraine: Social Entrepreneurship School for CSOs from Frontline Regions

SILab Ukraine has launched IMPULSE — a school-accelerator programme in social entrepreneurship for civil society and charitable organisations. Specifically, the programme aims to equip CSO teams with the skills to build independent revenue streams without losing their grant funding. It combines online and offline learning over a period of 10 weeks.

Programme Duration
10 weeks
Application Deadline
30 March 2026
Organiser
SILab Ukraine

Who Can Apply for SILab Ukraine?

The programme is designed for teams of civil society organisations (CSOs) from frontline or relocated regions of Ukraine. In particular, it targets organisations that are striving for financial sustainability and are ready to develop their own entrepreneurial activities. Find more business opportunities on the new platform FundingHub

What Will You Receive?

Over the course of 10 weeks, each participating team will receive:

  • A ready-made business plan and impact strategy for their social enterprise;
  • Mentorship and expert consultations from specialists in entrepreneurship and the non-profit sector;
  • Pitching experience in front of industry professionals and potential investors.

Key bonus: graduates of the programme will be eligible to apply for a small grant competition by the International Renaissance Foundation to help launch their social enterprise.

How to Apply for SILab Ukraine?

To apply, fill in the application form via the link below. Furthermore, we recommend reviewing the full programme details on the SILab Ukraine website before submitting.

Note that the deadline is firm. As a result, late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Deadline
30 March 2026