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WorkplaceTech Accelerator Program

SHRM Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

$120,000 initial investment + up to $500,000 follow-on capital

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

WorkplaceTech Accelerator Program

Funder: SHRM Foundation Inc / SHRMLabs

Overview: A premier global accelerator program for early-stage, growth-driven technology startups focused on HR and the future of work. The program is backed by a network of over 300,000 HR and business executive members across 165 countries.

    Program Details

  • Program Type: 8-week virtual accelerator
  • Focus: Technology startups dedicated to elevating HR and solving pressing workplace challenges
  • Geographic Scope: Global
  • Target Participants: Early-stage, growth-driven startups

    What the Accelerator Provides

  • A carefully matched advisory council of HR and business experts
  • Curated research data supporting product development, roadmap, and pitch
  • Curriculum with tangible best practices
  • Exposure to HR, business, innovation, and investor audiences
  • Initial $120,000 equity investment from SHRM
  • Up to $500,000 in follow-on capital if certain milestones are met
  • $1 million in perks access

Mission

SHRMLabs is committed to accelerating revolutionary workplace technology startups to create a better future of work, backing innovations that improve the broader workplace experience. Selected companies address the SHRM community's needs, advancing the HR industry and HR-tangential communities.

    Contact Information

  • Website: https://www.shrmlabs.com/workplace-tech-accelerator/
  • SHRMLabs Main: https://www.shrmlabs.com/

How to Apply

How to Apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling or periodic basis through announced application windows.

Application Process:
1. Visit the WorkplaceTech Accelerator application page at https://www.shrmlabs.com/workplace-tech-accelerator/
2. Submit startup application through the online portal
3. Applications are evaluated based on innovation, market potential, and alignment with workplace challenges
4. Selected companies are notified and begin the 8-week virtual program

Note: Most recent application deadline mentioned was February 21, 2022 for the inaugural cohort. Check the website for current application windows and deadlines.

What SHRM Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$40K
Median grant
$10K
  • By dollars: Georgia 50%, California 25%, Illinois 25%. Top recipient cities: Torrance, CA; Flossmoor, IL; Atlanta, GA.

Example grants

  • Prof in HR Assn (Pihra) - CA · Torrance, CA

    2024 workforce pathways award

    $10K

  • Chicago SHRM · Flossmoor, IL

    2024 workforce pathways award

    $10K

  • SHRM-Atlanta - GA · Atlanta, GA

    2024 workforce pathways award

    $10K

  • SHRM Savannah Inc · Savannah, GA

    2024 workforce pathways award

    $10K

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

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Fields of Work

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