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SHRMLabs WorkplaceTech Accelerator

Society for Human Resource Management

Foundation Annual Grants for Startups

Funding Amount

$120,000 - $620,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Other requirements

  • Early-stage startups
  • Growth-driven companies
  • Focus on HR technology and workplace innovation
  • Ability to address SHRM community needs and advance the HR industry

Overview

SHRMLabs WorkplaceTech Accelerator

Status: Active accelerator program

Geographic Scope: Global

Focus Areas: HR technology startups, workplace innovation, future of work solutions

Overview: An 8-week virtual accelerator program designed to scale up early-stage, growth-driven startups dedicated to elevating HR and solving pressing workplace challenges. Backed by SHRM's network of 300,000+ HR and business executive members across 165 countries.

    Program Benefits

  • Initial Investment: $120,000 equity investment from SHRM
  • Follow-on Capital: Up to $500,000 if certain milestones are met
  • Perks Value: Access to $1 million in perks
  • Advisory Council: Carefully matched advisory council of HR and business experts
  • Research Data: Curated research data to support product development, roadmap and pitch
  • Curriculum: Tangible best practices and comprehensive training
  • Exposure: Access to HR, business, innovation and investor audiences

    Eligibility

  • Early-stage startups
  • Growth-driven companies
  • Focus on HR technology and workplace innovation
  • Ability to address SHRM community needs and advance the HR industry

    Contact

  • Website: https://www.shrmlabs.com/workplace-tech-accelerator/
  • More info: https://www.shrmlabs.com/

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Visit the SHRMLabs WorkplaceTech Accelerator application portal
2. Complete startup information and company details
3. Submit application materials highlighting:
- Company mission and HR/workplace focus
- Product/solution overview
- Team information
- Growth trajectory and milestones
- How your startup addresses workplace challenges

Application Portal: https://www.shrmlabs.com/workplace-tech-accelerator/

What Society for Human Resource Management actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

Grants in 2024
9
Total given
$1.91M
Median grant
$26K
Range
$10K–$1.57M
  • By dollars: Virginia 94%, North Carolina 2%, New York 1%. Top recipient cities: Alexandria, VA; Arlington, VA; Durham, NC.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • SHRM Foundation · Alexandria, VA

    General ops. support

    $1.57M

  • Jobs for America's Graduates Inc · Alexandria, VA

    General ops. support

    $100K

  • Stand Together Trust · Arlington, VA

    General ops. support

    $100K

  • North Carolina Central Uni Fdn Inc · Durham, NC

    General ops. support

    $30K

  • National Academy of Human Resources · Sag Harbor, NY

    General ops. support

    $26K

IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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