Halcyon
DC-based social enterprise accelerator with housing, stipends, and intensive coaching.
About
Halcyon is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that supports social entrepreneurs with bold ideas to change the world. Their fellowship provides housing, stipends, and intensive coaching.
Halcyon is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit accelerator dedicated to supporting social entrepreneurs with transformative ideas. The program provides comprehensive support through its 18-week fellowship, offering housing, stipends, and intensive coaching to help founders build sustainable ventures that address critical global challenges. Halcyon focuses on social impact across six key areas: environment, education, health, poverty, equity, and arts. This makes it an ideal choice for mission-driven founders who are committed to creating meaningful change while building viable businesses. The fellowship eliminates common barriers to entrepreneurship by providing housing and financial support, allowing founders to focus entirely on developing their ventures without financial stress. With personalized coaching from experienced mentors and access to Halcyon's network of investors, advisors, and fellow social entrepreneurs, fellows gain the guidance and connections necessary to accelerate their impact. Whether you're pre-launch or in early stages, Halcyon provides the resources, community, and expertise to help your social venture reach its full potential and create lasting change in your target community.
Program Details
Duration
18 weeks
Funding
$10K
Equity
No equity taken
Batch Size
~18 companies
Program Type
Nonprofit Fellowship Accelerator
Focus
Social Impact: Environment, Education, Health, Poverty, Equity, Arts
Best For
Early-stage social entrepreneurs and mission-driven founders seeking to build ventures with measurable positive impact
Focus Areas
Impact Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Halcyon offer startups?
Halcyon provides an 18-week fellowship that includes housing, stipends, and intensive coaching. Fellows receive personalized mentorship, access to a network of advisors and investors, and support to develop their social impact ventures while building sustainable business models.
What types of startups does Halcyon accept?
Halcyon supports social entrepreneurs with ventures focused on environment, education, health, poverty, equity, and arts. The program is ideal for founders committed to creating measurable social impact while building scalable businesses.
Does Halcyon provide funding?
Yes, Halcyon provides $10,000 in funding to fellows. Additional details about funding terms and requirements should be confirmed directly with the program.
How do I apply to Halcyon?
Visit Halcyon's website to learn about application requirements and deadlines. The program seeks founders with bold ideas, commitment to social impact, and the drive to build ventures that create positive change.
Last updated: February 27, 2026