Social Fusion supports both nonprofit and for-profit social ventures that integrate a robust business model with substantial and transformative social impact. The social change solution must be presented within a sustainable business model, that is scalable and poised for growth.

• Highly innovative, transformative social change solution
• Credible and experienced leadership team
• A qualified market with high social need and growing economic potential
• Integrated business and social vision and 'double or triple' bottom line
• Scalable, growth ready model for sustainable innovation

Additional Indicators:

• Social Fusion highlights four sectors that have been proven to have the highest return on economic growth and long-term social impact: Women and Girls; Youth; Education; and Health, Energy and the Environment.
• There is a preference for ventures that have an international orientation, or are developing a link between local and developing country innovation.
• The ability to demonstrate strong economic and social impact through metrics such as job creation and retention, cost savings, community economic growth, and others metrics.
• Ventures do not have to be located in the Bay Area.
• Social Fusion supports rule breakers. Creativity, daring and controversy are welcome. When well targeted towards systemic social change that builds the kind of world we all hope to hand over to our children.

Social Fusion Resident Members have access to all incubator services, including access to professional mentors and coaches, seminars, individualized workshops, fundraising guidance, office equipment, conference rooms, networking events, and an opportunity to share ideas, challenges, and resources with peers -- both non-profit and for-profit entrepreneurs.

For-profit and nonprofit companies interested in applying can submit an executive summary of 3 + pages or full business plan to info@socialfusion.org. The executive summary should address the following:

• the pressing social need your company addresses; the clients and market niche it serves;
• the team and strategies your organization employs to achieve blended financial and social and/or environmental impact;
• your financial projections 1-3 years out;
• how your business model is innovative and different from existing efforts;
• and your plans for scalability, including both national and international impact where relevant.

Please also include one paragraph on why Social Fusion is a good fit for your organization, and any other relevant information that you feel is essential in considering your enterprise.