2027 Accelerator Applications Are Now Open!
Apply Before 30 April 2026
Entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America: this is your chance to join the sector’s leading Accelerator for Sanitation Economy businesses.
The Toilet Board Coalition is excited to announce that applications for the 2027 Accelerator Cohort are now open. If you’re building a sanitation business in an emerging market, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
The Accelerator is a free, 12-month virtual programme that connects sanitation entrepreneurs with global business leaders and investors — all working toward the same goal: SDG 6 – sanitation for all.
Impact to date:
● 111 SMEs graduated
● 13M People impacted daily
● US$49M Finance unlocked
Deadline: 30 April 2026 · Programme starts January 2027
Who can apply?
The Accelerator is open to SMEs in emerging markets that meet the following criteria:
✔ Based in or serving low-income communities in Africa, Asia, or Latin America
✔ Commercially viable with a scalable business model in sanitation
✔ Offering innovative, proven products or services that are ready to grow
If you’ve applied in previous years, you’re welcome and encouraged to apply again. Annual selections are made based on mutual fit with the Coalition’s corporate Members.
Why apply?
✔ 12 months of customised expert support — at no cost to you
✔ Direct introductions to global investors and corporate partners
✔ Membership in the world’s largest sanitation entrepreneur community
The programme is fully virtual and available in English and French this year — designed to be accessible no matter where you’re building.
About the Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator
Founded in 2015, the Toilet Board Coalition accelerates business solutions to the global sanitation crisis. The Coalition facilitates vital partnerships between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), corporates, NGOs, investors and governments who share a commitment to achieve access to sanitation and hygiene for all by 2030 (SDG 6).
Through its sector-leading Accelerator, the Coalition provides business model coaching, corporate mentorship and access to investment to Sanitation Economy entrepreneurs serving low-income markets. To date, the Coalition has graduated 111 SMEs, impacting more than 13 million people daily and unlocking US$49 million in finance. Its 80+ Members’ diverse approach to sanitation proudly leads to essential innovation in toilet design, circular recovery of biological resources, and smart digital technologies to ensure safe and sustainable sanitation for all.
The Toilet Board Coalition and its work is made possible by the generous support of its Membership. The contents are the responsibility of the Toilet Board Coalition and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Members and partners.
Deadline: 30 April 2026 · Programme starts January 2027
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Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator: 2027 Cohort Applications Open!
Applications are now open for the sector-leading Accelerator — a 12-month programme supporting entrepreneurs building innovative sanitation solutions.
The Accelerator connects Sanitation Economy SMEs with global business leaders and investors to strengthen business models, unlock finance, and scale impact aligned with SDG 6.
To date, the programme has supported 111 enterprises, reaching 13+ million people daily and unlocking US$49 million in investment.
🗓 Applications for the 2027 cohort close on 30 April 2026
👉 Learn more and apply: www.toiletboard.org/accelerate/
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