WorkplaceTech Accelerator Program
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 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
Program Details
- 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
What the Accelerator Provides
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.- Website: https://www.shrmlabs.com/workplace-tech-accelerator/
- SHRMLabs Main: https://www.shrmlabs.com/
Contact Information
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
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