Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program — 2026
A free, 2-month training program that gives you an evidence-based charity idea, a co-founder, and up to $200,000 in seed funding. Everything you need to start a world-class nonprofit.
Since 2018
Recognised by leading evaluators
Many of our charities are on track to become field leaders, recognised as some of the most cost-effective organisations in the world.
What you’ll receive
The program is fully funded. You focus on building — we handle the rest.
Choose from vetted, evidence-based charity concepts across global health, climate, animal welfare, and development. No guesswork.
Get paired with a co-founder through real-life projects during the program. Build a partnership tested under real conditions.
Approximately 80% of projects receive between $100,000 and $200,000 in seed grants to get your charity off the ground.
Full-time, expert-led training covering cost-effectiveness analysis, fundraising, strategic planning, and monitoring & evaluation.
Join a network of 100+ nonprofit founders, mentors, and donors. Access ongoing mentorship and a London co-working space.
All costs covered: tuition, travel, accommodation, materials, plus a monthly stipend of £1,900 during and up to 2 months after the program.
Our founders come from every continent, range in age from 20–50+, and join from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Nobody comes onto the program qualified to start a charity. That’s what the training is for!
~50% of our most successful founders didn’t even think they should apply. Give yourself a chance.
For most people, the highest-impact time to start a charity is right now.
The application process is designed to help you explore whether this is a good fit.
Your analytical skills, structured thinking, and problem-solving ability are exactly what high-impact nonprofits need.
Your expertise in global health, epidemiology, or clinical practice can reach millions through a well-designed nonprofit.
There is no single “right” background. What matters most is ambition, adaptability, and a commitment to doing measurable good.
Apply by March 22nd to be considered for all upcoming program rounds.
Program Dates: Sep 14 – Nov 2, 2026
Our research team has identified promising Global Health & Wellbeing interventions including reducing diet-related disease, improving access to pain relief, treating depression with digital self-help, and expanding access to contraception.
Program Dates: February – April, 2027
Our research team is actively exploring promising interventions in farmed animal welfare and large-scale global health. Research reports on recommended charity ideas are expected in Q3 of 2026.
Our application process is the result of years of experience, refined to identify potential for starting a high-impact charity — regardless of background, age, or skill set. No special preparation needed.
Multiple-choice questions, two short written answers, and upload your CV.
~45 minutesA framework to compare and contrast your top career options and explore your priorities and tradeoffs.
~3 hoursAnswer general and situational questions relevant to founding a charity.
~30 minutesOne to three prompts testing factors that make all the difference when actually founding a charity.
~3 hoursA Zoom conversation covering your approach to impact, evidence, and decision-making.
~60 minutesThe entire application process should take no more than 10 hours from start to finish.
Applications are open
Feb 9
Application process
Mar 22
Offer letters
Jun 8
Co-founder, Lafiya Nigeria
Previously: Management Consultant
“I knew I wanted to start something new, but had no idea how to begin. The CE program gave me the tools to sharpen my decision-making, helping us iterate and scale quickly.”
Co-founder, Healthy Futures Global
Previously: Doctor
“The CE program helped me over every obstacle to founding a charity. In 8 weeks, I went from never thinking I could found a charity, to feeling confident it was something I’d enjoy and even be good at!”
Co-founder, HealthLearn
Previously: Health Educator
“The CE team mentors each incubatee, helping them forge their path to impact. That gave me the support and confidence I needed to get started. Without the CE program, HealthLearn would not exist.”
No. Many successful founders came from consulting, medicine, tech, or other fields with no prior nonprofit experience. The program teaches you everything you need.
Yes. All costs are covered including tuition, travel, accommodation, and materials. You also receive a monthly stipend of £1,900.
Primarily online, with two weeks in person in London. Anyone from any country can participate.
~80% of projects receive $100,000–$200,000 in seed funding. You also get ongoing mentorship, operations support, and access to a co-working space in London.
No. The research team provides vetted, evidence-based charity ideas across global health, climate, animal welfare, and development. You choose from these.
There are two upcoming rounds: Global Health & Wellbeing (Sep 14 – Nov 2, 2026) and Farmed Animal Welfare & Large-scale Global Health (February – April, 2027). Apply once by March 22nd to be considered for all rounds.
The initial application takes about 45 minutes. No special preparation needed. Bring the drive to do good — we provide everything else.
Apply NowApplication deadline: March 22nd, 2026
