Blue Ridge Labs Catalyst (2027 cohort)
Blue Ridge Labs at Robin Hood
Robin Hood's 16-week accelerator for pre-seed startups and early-stage tech nonprofits using software, AI and data to expand economic mobility for low-income New Yorkers, across areas like benefits access, housing, health, education, food security and the future of work. Selected ventures receive $100K (an investment for for-profits, a grant for nonprofits), coaching, and access to Robin Hood's Design Insight Group of New Yorkers with lived experience of poverty.
- Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
- Amount / value: $100K (grant for nonprofits; investment for for-profits) plus coaching
- Geography: US (strong New York City connection required)
- Focus: Economic opportunity
- Eligibility: Pre-seed startups and early-stage tech nonprofits with a working product and traction; revenue under $150K in any 12 months; under $500K raised excluding grants
- Last verified: Oct 15, 2026
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