Unveiling Mageuzi Hub | Official Venue of the Inaugural Spicy Awards 2026
Unveiling Mageuzi Hub | Official Venue of the Inaugural Spicy Awards 2026 The Inaugural Spicy Awards 2026 is proud to unveil Mageuzi Hub as the official venue for this historic celebration of Africa’s grassroots changemakers. Located at House No. 14, Metropolitan Court, Argwings Kodhek Road (after Hurlingham Shopping Centre), Nairobi, Kenya, Mageuzi Hub provides an inspiring environment that reflects the values and aspirations of the Spicy Awards. Rather than selecting a conventional conference venue, the Spicy Awards intentionally chose a space that has become synonymous with innovation, creativity, civic participation, social justice, youth leadership, and community transformation. This decision reinforces the Awards’ commitment to celebrating changemakers in a venue that has itself become a catalyst for change. Why Mageuzi Hub? Mageuzi Hub represents far more than a physical venue—it is a community of innovators, artists, activists, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and organizations working together to create positive social impact. Its mission closely aligns with the vision of the Spicy Awards, which recognizes individuals and institutions that are transforming communities through courage, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and grassroots leadership. Hosting the inaugural ceremony at Mageuzi Hub symbolizes the coming together of people who believe that sustainable change begins within communities. A Natural Home for the Spicy Awards Powered by Spice Without Borders, the Spicy Awards were established to celebrate changemakers from the margins whose contributions often go unnoticed despite their profound impact. Mageuzi Hub provides the ideal setting because it has consistently supported: · Grassroots innovation · Civic engagement · Creative expression · Social entrepreneurship · Community leadership · Youth empowerment · Public dialogue and collaboration These values mirror the five archetypes of the Spicy Awards: · Activists – Championing justice, human rights, and civic action. · Creatives – Using art, culture, storytelling, and media to inspire change. · Entrepreneurs – Building sustainable solutions that improve livelihoods. · Initiators – Mobilizing communities and pioneering transformative action. · Innovators – Developing bold ideas and practical solutions for societal challenges. More Than an Awards Gala The venue will host both signature components of the inaugural celebration: · The Spicy Circle Summit, bringing together thought leaders, creatives, innovators, development partners, policymakers, and grassroots organizations for dialogue, networking, and collaboration. · The Inaugural Spicy Awards Gala, honouring exceptional changemakers whose work is creating measurable impact across Africa. By hosting both events under one roof, Mageuzi Hub becomes a meeting place where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are formed, and future collaborations are born. A Symbolic Partnership The partnership between Spice Without Borders and Mageuzi Hub demonstrates a shared belief that lasting social change requires collaboration across sectors. Both organizations are committed to: · Elevating grassroots voices. · Building inclusive communities. · Supporting creativity and innovation. · Encouraging citizen participation. · Creating opportunities for emerging leaders. · Strengthening ecosystems that enable social impact. This partnership is therefore not simply about providing a venue—it is about creating a platform where changemakers can connect, learn, celebrate, and inspire one another. Why This Venue Matters Launching the inaugural edition of the Spicy Awards at Mageuzi Hub sends a powerful message: The future of Africa is being shaped not only in boardrooms and government offices, but also in community spaces where ordinary people come together to imagine and build extraordinary solutions. Mageuzi Hub embodies this spirit of transformation, making it the perfect home for the first-ever Spicy Awards. Looking Ahead The Inaugural Spicy Awards 2026 marks the beginning of what is envisioned as a long-term continental movement celebrating those who lead with purpose, courage, innovation, and compassion. Together, Mageuzi Hub, Spice Without Borders, and the Spicy Awards will welcome changemakers from across Africa to celebrate excellence, foster collaboration, and ignite new ideas for social transformation. Secure Your Seat at the Inaugural Spicy Awards 2026 Don’t just witness history—be part of it. Join changemakers, innovators, creatives, entrepreneurs, activists, development partners, policymakers, philanthropists, and business leaders from across Africa for an unforgettable day of inspiration, collaboration, networking, and celebration at Mageuzi Hub, Nairobi. 🌶️ Use promo code SAEBT2026 to unlock exclusive Early Bird savings on your Gala & Summit ticket. Purchase your ticket today through the official ticketing page: Buy Your Spicy Awards 2026 Ticket at https://spicyawards.com/buy-a-ticket/ 📅 Date: Saturday, 12 September 2026 📍 Venue: Mageuzi Hub, House No. 14, Metropolitan Court, Argwings Kodhek Road (After Hurlingham Shopping Centre), Nairobi, Kenya. Celebrate courage. Champion innovation. Connect with Africa’s changemakers. Learn more: · Mageuzi Hub: http://www.mageuzihub.com · Spicy Awards: http://www.spicyawards.com · Spice Without Borders: http://www.spicewithoutborders.org About Spicy Awards The Spicy Awards, powered by Spice Without Borders (SWOB), celebrate grassroots activists, creatives, entrepreneurs, initiators, and innovators reshaping communities across Africa and beyond. Held alongside the Spicy Circle Summit & Exhibition, the Awards honour bold, purpose-driven leaders advancing justice, sustainability, inclusion, and innovation. More than an awards programme, the Spicy Awards is a movement — spotlighting changemakers from the margins and connecting winners to the Spicy Circle, a global hub for leadership, collaboration, and learning. About Spice Without Borders Spice Without Borders (SWOB) is a global movement and leadership institute that empowers changemakers- activists, creatives, entrepreneurs, initiators, innovators – from marginalized communities to ignite transformation at the grassroots. Through mentorship, creative empowerment, and catalytic support, we equip individuals who carry bold ideas and courageous voices—those who dare to challenge inequality, create culture, and spark lasting systems change. At the centre of our identity lies a powerful symbol: the chili—diverse in colour, unbroken in fire, and impossible to ignore. #SpicyAwards2026 #SpiceWithoutBorders #MageuziHub #CelebratingChangemakers #FromTheMargins #EarlyBird #NairobiEvents #AfricaChangemakers
Our Founder Joins TIGBI as a Mentor
Our Founder Joins TIGBI as a Mentor At Spice Without Borders, we are proud to celebrate the continued impact of our founder, Erick Inghatt Matsanza, who has joined the InterGen Bridge Initiative (TIGBI) by Catalyst Now as a mentor. Building Bridges for Social Change The InterGen Bridge Initiative (Buddy System – Youth Edition) is a mentorship programme that connects young African social entrepreneurs (under 35) with experienced changemakers. Through monthly one-on-one mentorship, sector-focused guidance, and access to Catalyst Now’s global network, participants are supported to accelerate their early-stage social innovations and design sustainable solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Erick’s selection as a mentor reflects his lifelong commitment to walking alongside grassroots changemakers, sharing knowledge and co-creating solutions that bring transformation where it is needed most. A Journey Rooted in SPICE As the visionary behind Spice Without Borders, Erick embodies the organisation’s guiding values — the SPICE identity: Strength, Purpose, Innovation, Creativism, and Equity. His journey from the margins to becoming a global voice for social impact has inspired countless young leaders to embrace their own power to create change. This new role with TIGBI is a natural extension of Erick’s purpose: to nurture the next generation of African changemakers and build bridges across communities, generations, and borders. A Collective Milestone While this achievement highlights Erick’s leadership, it is also a milestone for the entire Spice Without Borders movement. It affirms our shared belief that mentorship, collaboration, and equity are the foundations of sustainable impact. 🌶️ We celebrate our founder’s appointment and look forward to the ripple effects this journey will bring — both to the young innovators in TIGBI and to the communities we continue to serve. #TIGBI #CatalystNow #SPICEIdentity #SocialImpact
Storytelling by Cinema Across Borders: A Spicy Milestone
Storytelling Across Borders: A Spicy Milestone We are thrilled to announce that our founder, Erick Inghatt Matsanza, has been selected as part of the Cinema Across Borders 2025/26 Fellows Cohort by SIMA Studios. This recognition is not only a personal honour but also a collective milestone for the entire Spice Without Borders community. About Cinema Across Borders Since its founding in 2012 by award-winning filmmaker and human rights activist Daniela Kon, SIMA has become the world’s leading curator of social impact cinema. Through the annual Cinema Across Borders program, SIMA collaborates with local leaders, community groups, film festivals, and human rights forums in more than 30 countries. The initiative goes far beyond film screenings. It creates spaces for meaningful dialogue, fosters grassroots coalitions, and inspires community-led action on the pressing issues of our time. By bringing stories to life on screen, SIMA empowers communities to see possibilities, challenge injustices, and co-create solutions from the ground up. Why This Matters to Spice Without Borders At Spice Without Borders, we believe that stories are more than narratives—they are catalysts for transformation. This fellowship aligns perfectly with our SPICE identity: Strength – drawing resilience from communities at the margins. Purpose – using storytelling to amplify voices for justice. Innovation – embracing film and creative media as tools for change. Creativism – blending creativity with activism to shift perspectives. Equity – ensuring that diverse voices are seen, heard, and valued. Erick’s fellowship reflects our ongoing commitment to nurture changemakers who can transform challenges into opportunities through creativity, courage, and compassion. Looking Ahead As part of the 2025/26 Fellows Cohort, Erick will connect with global changemakers, participate in screenings, and help spark dialogues that encourage empathy, equity, and collective action. His journey through Cinema Across Borders is also Spice Without Borders’ journey—showing how creativity from the margins can ripple outwards to inspire global transformation. 👉 Learn more about the Cinema Across Borders fellowship here: SIMA Studios We celebrate this milestone with gratitude and excitement, knowing that every story told is a step closer to a world free from prejudice, discrimination, and oppression. #SpiceWithoutBorders #CinemaAcrossBorders #SIMA #SPICEIdentity #StorytellingForChange #Changemaking
The Spice Without Borders Corporate Identity
The Spice Without Borders Corporate Identity At the heart of Spice Without Borders lies a bold and symbolic identity: the chili… Just like chilli comes in different colours but with the same flavour that never fades—whether boiled, crushed, or dried, each with its own shade but the same enduring fire —so too are the changemakers of SPICE Without Borders. Red, Purple, Orange, Green, and Yellow—each hue represents a spirit, a strength, and a spark whether crushed by circumstance or boiling with purpose, their essence remains potent. Red, the Activists; fierce, and unafraid to stand in the fire for justice, they burn with the courage to challenge injustice. They are the voice when silence would be easier. They represent Strength. Purple, the Creatives; poets, painters, and performers who color outside the lines to shift culture. They paint the world in ways others dare not imagine. Their art sparks Purpose. Orange, the Entrepreneurs; enterprising minds who turn ideas into community solutions. They turn ideas into movements. They balance risk with vision. Their pulse is Innovation. Green, the Initiators; planters of seeds who spark grassroots revolutions. They plant the seeds of possibility in barren ground. They nurture change from the roots. Their essence is creativism. Yellow, the Innovators; visionaries who stretch the possible and illuminate new paths. They shine bright with fresh thinking. They crack open old systems to let new light in. They carry Equity forward. Together, they are SPICE—Strength, Purpose, Innovation, Creativism, and Equity. The heat they carry is not to burn but to transform. They are the colour of flame. These changemakers form a living flame that dances across borders, igniting hope, courage, and bold transformation. This is SPICE Without Borders — where your colour fuels the fire, and your fire changes the world. Here’s a detailed elaboration of each SPICE Without Borders changemaker Colour identity, aligned with its associated social change role and the core values of the SPICE framework: Strength, Purpose, Innovation, Creativism, and Equity. [1.] Red – Activists. Who is an Activist? An activist is someone who courageously speaks truth to power and takes direct action to challenge injustice. They are voices for the voiceless, often working on the frontlines to spark awareness, mobilize communities, and demand systemic change. Qualities of a Social Change Activist: Courageous: Willing to stand firm even when it’s unpopular or risky. Purpose-driven: Rooted in strong convictions about fairness, justice, and equity. Resilient: Able to keep going despite opposition or setbacks. Mobilizing: Skilled at bringing people together and organizing for collective action. Visionary: Holds a deep belief in a better world and takes bold steps toward that vision. SPICE Alignment: Strength in the face of resistance. Purpose in pursuing justice. Equity in centering marginalized voices. [2.] Purple – Creatives. Who is a Creative? A creative is a visionary who uses art, design, storytelling, or performance to ignite hearts, shift culture, and communicate powerful messages. Social change creatives shape narratives that open minds and inspire empathy. Qualities of a Social Change Creative: Imaginative: Able to envision new ways of thinking and being. Expressive: Uses music, visual art, drama, writing, and other media to tell impactful stories. Empathic: Deeply attuned to human emotions and experiences. Cultural changemaker: Challenges societal norms through artistic expression. Inspirational: Brings beauty and meaning to movements. SPICE Alignment: Creativism in using art as a catalyst for change. Innovation through aesthetic disruption. Equity in amplifying diverse cultural identities. [3.] Orange – Entrepreneurs. Who is an Entrepreneur? A social change entrepreneur builds solutions that are both impactful and sustainable. They create ventures that address social, environmental, or community needs, often blending business acumen with a humanitarian spirit. Qualities of a Social Change Entrepreneur: Solution-oriented: Focused on solving real-world problems. Resourceful: Able to turn ideas into scalable initiatives with limited resources. Risk-taker: Willing to experiment and adapt to uncertainty. Sustainable thinker: Designs with long-term impact in mind. Empowering: Creates opportunities for others, especially the underserved. SPICE Alignment: Innovation in addressing unmet needs. Purpose in creating impact-driven ventures. Equity through inclusive economic empowerment. [4.] Green – Initiators. Who is an Initiator? An initiator is someone who sees a gap and takes the first step to fill it. They are often the ones who catalyze movements, form communities, or launch projects that others can join or build on. Qualities of a Social Change Initiator: Proactive: Doesn’t wait for permission to start change. Visionary leader: Can see the need before others and act on it. Connector: Brings people together to co-create solutions. Empowered: Operates from a deep inner compass and self-belief. Influencer: Sets the tone and culture of new efforts. SPICE Alignment: Strength in leading with conviction. Purpose in seeding change. Innovation in creating new pathways for impact. [5.] Yellow – Innovators. Who is an Innovator? An innovator is a changemaker who thinks differently, experiments boldly, and creates new models, technologies, or systems to drive transformation. They push boundaries to reimagine what is possible. Qualities of a Social Change Innovator: Inventive: Constantly explores new ideas and solutions. Curious: Asks disruptive questions and challenges the status quo. Experimental: Embraces trial-and-error and iterative growth. Tech-savvy: Often integrates emerging technologies for good. Scalable thinker: Designs for broad, replicable impact. SPICE Alignment: Innovation at the core of their DNA. Creativism in dreaming and designing boldly. Equity by engineering systems that work for everyone. Learn more about the SPICY BRAND at http://www.spicewithoutborders.org/brand/
The Spicy Theory of social change by Spice Without Borders is a mind boggling one
Spice Without Borders’ theory of change is that of accelerating social change by investing in the leadership development of an entrepreneur focused on social impact will result in enterprise growth and, ultimately, exponential social impact. Erick Inghatt Matsanza is the Founder and Social Change Catalyst of Spice Without Borders. Founded in 2015 on the belief that growing socially conscious leaders is the best strategy for solving complex social problems and achieving social change for global good. Social change in the world today needs to be more bottom-up rather than top-down. Nurturing passions is the central underlying factor that must be in place in order for any bottom-up development to take place because only if skills are nurtured can people come up with and take responsibility and ownership of different solutions. People have the right to speak directly rather than be spoken for as this creates an environment where we are able to understand and appreciate each ones abilities. Talents could be packaged in any form; activism, creative, entrepreneurial, initiation or innovation. We believe that creating opportunity platforms for active citizen participation are key to the development of a democratic society. To change the way people think we have to nurture the freedom of expression and disrupt the status quo. Individual passions are a powerful social change tool that can be used to recreate the world. Community passions and culture can become a global movement today because of the cost of technology and the ease of distribution, which presents the possibility that the needs and knowledge of the underprivileged from the margins of society can be heard on a massive scale. An informed citizenry that enjoys freedom of expression with access to platforms that ignite and nurture passions is necessary to the proper functioning of a democracy. Developing community spaces for expression and skill development is a vital way to highlight concerns of the people in developing countries, allowing the underprivileged citizens from the margins of society to be able to make a contribution to the local economy and advocate on their own behalf. About Us Spice Without Borders is a global leadership academy and incubator dedicated to fostering social change innovation. Our mission is to define and drive social change by empowering activists, creatives, entrepreneurs, initiators, and innovators from the margins of society. We equip them with the necessary tools and skills to initiate and grow their ideas into sustainable projects that make a meaningful impact on their communities. Spice Without Borders seeks to urgently disrupt and change perceptions as it develops emerging change leaders who are passionate about transforming mindsets, monetizing their abilities and creatively impact those at the backyard of society by generating engagements that enable partnerships for local action. What do we mean when we talk about Social Change impact? An individual zooming into their personal life to search for an idea and discovering that which they can do to transform their own lives and that of others. An individual bringing their passion to life, and reaching out to make an impact through their idea as a business opportunity. An individual coming up with a unique technological design that tackle a community problem An individual starting a community empowerment space focused on horning basic skills for the underprivileged. It could be a musician or artist connecting with people through their medium and creating an open space for expression that brings out social transformation. Probably this individual is a documentary filmmaker or blogger telling the stories of under-represented communities and bringing out unheard stories. Yes! An individual who has a thought of doing something and has the determination to define their abilities.
Spice Without Borders Founder, Erick Inghatt Matsanza, wins the Nonprofit Leader of the Year 2023 at KEMEN Awards
Spice Without Borders Founder, Erick Inghatt Matsanza, wins the Nonprofit Leader of the Year 2023 at KEMEN Awards. Erick Inghatt Matsanza, the Founder Spice Without Borders won the Nonprofit Leader of the Year 2023 at KEMEN Awards. The prestigious accolade was presented to Erick Matsanza during the inaugural Kemen Awards hosted on the 15th December 2023 at Maanzoni 680 Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya where Matsanza’s dedication to impacting the lives of those at the margins of society in Kenya and beyond was applauded. The Kenyan diaspora has become a powerful force in community impact at a time when globalization has eliminated obstacles and enabled smooth cross-border collaborations. Kenyan Men Empowerment Network (KEMEN) is an association of Kenyan men living in the diaspora. The group aims to create a forum where Kenyan men in diaspora address issues that affect them and find appropriate solutions to solve them. The recognition of Matsanza’s community leadership showcases the exceptional contributions in empowering those at the backyards and making an impactful contribution to the entrepreneurship and social change ecosystem. His unwavering dedication, innovative approaches, and commitment to catalyzing social change has made a profound impact in the nonprofit sector and beyond. About Us Spice Without Borders is a global leadership academy and incubator dedicated to fostering social change innovation. Our mission is to define and drive social change by empowering activists, creatives, entrepreneurs, initiators, and innovators from the margins of society. We equip them with the necessary tools and skills to initiate and grow their ideas into sustainable projects that make a meaningful impact on their communities.
Spice Without Borders Clinches Top Honors as Digitally Fit Community Based Organization of the Year 2023
Spice Without Borders Clinches Top Honors as Digitally Fit Community Based Organization of the Year 2023 Spice Without Borders emerged as the Top Digitally Fit Community Based Organization of 2023, securing the title at the Digitally Fit Company of the Year awards. Spice Without Borders’ Founder/ Social Change Catalyst, Erick Inghatt Matsanza receives the award at the Digitally Fit Award ceremony held on 23rd November 2023 at Safari Park Hotel The accolade recognizes Spice Without Borders’ outstanding achievements and commitment to social change in the ever-evolving community impact scene. Matsanza expressed his enthusiasm for the recognition, stating, “This award is a testimony to the Spice Without Borders team’s hard work and commitment. Spice Without Borders has always strived to stay at the forefront of social change revolution, offering programs and activities that transform mindsets at the backyard of society. Winning the Top Digitally Fit Community Based Organization is a proud moment for all of us.” About Spice Without Borders Spice Without Borders is a global leadership academy and incubator dedicated to fostering social change innovation. Our mission is to define and drive social change by empowering activists, creatives, entrepreneurs, initiators, and innovators from the margins of society. We equip them with the necessary tools and skills to initiate and grow their ideas into sustainable projects that make a meaningful impact on their communities.
The Spicy Chili that symbolizes Spice Without Borders brand
Chili is our identity symbol. A chili comes in different colours; red, purple, orange, green and yellow, but with the same taste. It grows in the backyard, almost forgotten and unrecognized yet a valuable ingredient for our meals as a blood purifier. It never loses its spiciness whether boiled or dried and crushed, a symbol of the inner uniqueness in each individual irrespective of their different abilities no matter what they have to go through in life. A chili actually changes the taste of food yet the food can never change it. To us a red chili represents a social change agent ready to creatively apply their individual passions in solving the most pressing problems in their backyards which they are apart of, creating more inclusive communities free from all forms of discrimination hence Spice Without Borders. These diverse change makers; activists, creatives, entrepreneurs, initiators and innovators, use their uncensored “creativism,” a term that to us means activism at the intersection of creative arts and social justice. That makes our spicy brand! About Us Spice Without Borders is a global leadership academy and incubator dedicated to fostering social change innovation. Our mission is to define and drive social change by empowering activists, creatives, entrepreneurs, initiators, and innovators from the margins of society. We equip them with the necessary tools and skills to initiate and grow their ideas into sustainable projects that make a meaningful impact on their communities. Spice Without Borders seeks to urgently disrupt and change perceptions as it develops emerging change leaders who are passionate about transforming mindsets, monetizing their abilities and creatively impact those at the backyard of society by generating engagements that enable partnerships for local action. Our Commitment Spice Without Borders is committed to equipping a new generation of business leaders; activists, creatives, entrepreneurs, initiators and innovators with necessary tools and skills through mentorship, training and networking so that they can start and grow ideas into impactful sustainable projects in their communities. Our Values Creativity and Authenticity: We challenge each individual to think like there is no box, new ways, ideas, insights and partners to stretch the boundaries of possibilities for change only comes by creatively pursuing opportunities without the fear of failure. Equity and Equality: We believe that all human beings are entitled to basic rights and equitable access to opportunities and resources regardless of sex, ethnicity, race, birth, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or other status. Integrity: It is at the core of what we say and do as we build genuine relationships based on respect and sense of equality. We are accountable and answerable for our conduct to each and all others and strive to maintain high ethical and professional standards in our relations. Our Believe at Spice Without Borders The world is celebrating diversity and is in a period of an accelerated shift. Conducting business is becoming more decentralized, automated and driven by values. The skills that are needed in the future are different than those of the past. Leadership matters. Business culture is shaped by people and impact is driven by people. We must be led by value-based leadership that operates from a place of self-awareness, maturity, competence, and connection. To find that leadership, we think about influence. We identify authentic, strong, bold, morally courageous voices from the margins of society and we do everything we can to amplify their work. The value of personal work is amplified through connection; communities of practice are critical. By identifying the right people, mentoring and training them on cutting edge content, and connecting them with like-minded individuals, we are constructing and designing a networked ripple effect. At critical mass, Spice Without Borders participants will bring about more authentic, equitable, transformative solutions. They will change their backyards through their unique ideas. Spice Without Borders as an all-inclusive space Spice Without Borders is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to challenge discrimination through celebrating diversity, promoting equality, and embracing inclusion. We therefore do not discriminate participants based on gender, ethnicity, race, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, socio-economic status, disability or any other status.
What is so spicy about the Spice Accelerator Program?
The Spice Accelerator Program The Spice Accelerator is our mentor-driven accelerator program for those at the margins of society. The selective 6-month program that equips a new generation of sustainable business leaders through mentorship, training and networking is cohort-based, and it leverages the passion and expertise of individuals and organizations across the globe to provide participants with the connections and resources needed to initiate social impact projects in their communities. Eligibility Criteria » You will need to be a woman or man aged 18 years or older. » You will need to have social change or business idea that needs to be nurtured. » You could be running a social change project already or wanting to start one. » We respect individuals’ academic performance however; selection is not based on academic performance or qualification. » Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking basic English. » Basic knowledge in using a computer » Willingness to learn and share your skills with peers and mentors. » Ability to share your skills with your intended project beneficiaries. » Have been faced by adversity and overcome a social ill. » Be part of the social community you seek to transform. » Ready to share your personal story to a public audience and have it published on our platforms. » You must be coming from the East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi). » Be able to personally travel to Eldoret City twice a month within the training period for a physical meetup. » Must be ready to avail yourself when called upon by our Catalysts » Pay a Tuition fee of Kes. 24,000/- for the entire six month mentorship and training period. Participant Benefits Individuals at the backyard of society across communities and globally need to join hands and work together to come up with solutions to new global challenges. At our Spice Accelerator program, you gain from; » Mentorship Empowered to see the visible or invisible barriers in your life. We believe in sustained mentorship and that these long-term relationships provide participants with the lasting support they need to be successful. Our participants are exposed to mentors with a diverse realm of expertise. We leverage this network of mentors, many of whom are alumni of our accelerator programs, and their expertise to provide participants the opportunities to connect with the resources necessary to avoid potentially costly mistakes, develop and hone their business models based on individual passions. » Resources In addition to mentorship, participants have access to direct resources such as basic legal services, proforma development, pitch preparation, and graphic design support at special discounted rates. Additionally, participants will have full access to our coworking space. A dynamic and creative space to grow and develop yourself and your social change or business idea. » Peer – to – Peer Networks Learning from different perspectives by fellow participants. We believe that some of the most valuable long-term connections an entrepreneur can make are with other entrepreneurs facing similar challenges at a similar stage. We work to build these peer-to-peer connections throughout the program between current participants as well as our extensive alumni network. As a cohort-driven program we celebrate wins, big or small, together. » Pitch Development and Practice Safe platform to share your personal story and validate your experience. Once you have the right story, a great pitch will help you sell it. We work with professional pitch coaches who will support you to hone your pitch narrative and materials. Participants finish the accelerator with a refined, compelling pitch and pitch deck to bring to any meeting with an investor or customer. » Networking Being part of Social Change Catalysts movement with new and meaningful connections and relationships. Throughout the program, participants are invited to exclusive networking events hosted by Spice Without Borders. These events, which are in both physical and virtual environments, are attended by alumni, board members, investors, and change makers that provide opportunities for participants to connect and form part of the growing creative spicy accelerators movement of individuals committed to creating a better world for all Apply Now!