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About Upstart Lab

Investor type

Incubator & Accelerator

First check

$3k to $100k

Applications

In batches

Deal type

No deal

Program fees

$80

Typical terms

We typically provide $3K–$100K in non-dilutive grant funding for social entrepreneurship ventures, taking 0% equity and no ownership stake. The funding is milestone-based, allowing founders to retain full control of their ventures without cap table dilution.

Themes

Sustainable Development Goals

cleantech

smart grids

grid

US SDG

climate

Jewish

+54

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Funding Stages

N/A

Who we are

UpStart partners with the Jewish community's boldest leaders to expand the picture of how Jews find meaning and how we come together. Whether someone is starting a new Jewish venture or reimagining what an existing one has to offer, UpStart gives them the entrepreneurial tools and network they need to build the Jewish community of the future.

Funding Requirements

We accelerate early-to-growth-stage Jewish social innovation ventures, including alternative spiritual communities, digital education platforms, social justice initiatives, cultural and arts organizations, and institutional innovation projects, providing non-dilutive funding, mentorship, and strategic support to help them achieve sustainable community impact and scalable growth.

Value add

UpStart Lab equips social entrepreneurs with personalized coaching, leadership development, peer learning, expert mentorship, and a lifelong community, while connecting founders with funders, advisors, and the operational support needed to grow lasting impact.