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Fast Forward is a nonprofit accelerator focused on supporting tech nonprofits building scalable technology solutions for social and environmental impact. Since 2014, the organization has helped mission-driven founders grow technology platforms addressing challenges across education, healthcare, climate, economic opportunity, civic engagement, and digital inclusion.
Through accelerator programs, funding, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem support, Fast Forward empowers nonprofits using technology and AI to improve lives at scale.
Fast Forward believes technology can become one of the most powerful tools for social impact when built and deployed by mission-driven organizations. The accelerator focuses on supporting tech nonprofits and AI-powered organizations that are solving systemic global challenges at scale.
The organization backs founders building technology for humanity through funding, mentorship, partnerships, and operational support, helping nonprofits grow sustainable platforms capable of reaching millions of people worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Fast Forward fund?
- Fast Forward is a nonprofit accelerator focused on supporting tech nonprofits building scalable technology solutions for social and environmental impact. Since 2014, the organization has helped mission-driven founders grow technology platforms addressing challenges across education, healthcare, climate, economic opportunity, civic engagement, and digital inclusion. Through accelerator programs, funding, mentorship, strategic partnerships, and ecosystem support, Fast Forward empowers nonprofits using technology and AI to improve lives at scale.
- What is Fast Forward 's check size?
- Varies
- What is Fast Forward 's investment thesis?
- Fast Forward believes technology can become one of the most powerful tools for social impact when built and deployed by mission-driven organizations. The accelerator focuses on supporting tech nonprofits and AI-powered organizations that are solving systemic global challenges at scale. The organization backs founders building technology for humanity through funding, mentorship, partnerships, and operational support, helping nonprofits grow sustainable platforms capable of reaching millions of people worldwide.
- Which sectors does Fast Forward invest in?
- AI & Technology, Clean Energy, Environment & Conservation, Social Enterprise, Sustainable Food & Agriculture
- Which companies has Fast Forward backed?
- Causeartist lists 9 published portfolio companies for Fast Forward .
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- 2014
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- 9
