Fast Forward

🚀@FfwdOrg Accelerator cohort 2025 is calling all the tech non-profit founders to Join a network of 100+ alumni who’ve built impactful solutions since 2014 Benefits (Over 3 months): ✅ Expert mentorship from tech leaders ✅ $25K+ unrestricted funding etc. 📅 Deadline: Sept 8. Apply now: 👉ffwd.org/accelerator

Building a social impact tech solution or know someone who is? Applications for the 2026 @FfwdOrg Accelerator are open! The hybrid program provides $25K, top-tier curriculum, connections to people who can help you scale & more. ffwd.org/accelerator/

Building a social impact tech solution or know someone who is? Applications for the 2026 @FfwdOrg Accelerator are now open. The hybrid program provides $25K, top tier curriculum, connections to people who can help you scale, and more. The Accelerator will run from February-May 2026. Refer an applicant or apply by September 8. ffwd.org/accelerator

One of the most life-changing experiences was joining the Accelerator Program run by @FfwdOrg. If you’re building a tech nonprofit, apply! They’re accepting applications now. It helped us scale @FreeOurVoteInc I’m happy to chat if you’re thinking of applying — DMs open.

Thank you to @FfwdOrg and @PJMFdn for giving us the mic. We loved talking about democracy, AI, and social impact with you. Read what @divyasiddarth has to say about the future of AI, and how we're ensuring that everybody has a say in that future.

Want tips before you hit submit? Join our Application Workshop on August 6 to learn more: addcal.io/e/m5yrilb4o4i8 The program runs February–May 2026. Apply by September 8: ffwd.org/accelerator

Calling all tech nonprofit builders: Applications are open for the 2026 Fast Forward Accelerator! If you're building a tech or AI-powered solution for social impact, this is for you. The hybrid program offers $25K, expert training, and a community ready to back you.

#AI will impact us all. Divya Siddarth co-founded @collect_intel to ensure everyone has a say in how it gets built. Through global civic dialogues, she is bringing public input to the forefront of our AI future. Learn more in our latest blog post: loom.ly/HmZ0tSw

20,000+ students. 75+ countries. One digital solution. @solaafghanistan Founder @SBasijRasikh and Co-Founder @MatiAmin built @SOLAxOnline, a WhatsApp-based online academy that is restoring access to education. Learn more here: loom.ly/cEhwfzQ

The latest interview in our “Humans of AI for Humanity” series with @FfwdOrg is now live! Check out how Dr. Naku Shekhawat and Jordan Shuff are preventing vision loss in India with #ai and #smartphones. loom.ly/ZSqK0Lw

The latest feature in our “Humans of AI for Humanity” series is now live! Check out how @jacarandakenya‘s Sathy Rajasekharan is leveraging #ai to improve #maternalhealth in Kenya and beyond! loom.ly/il98PBM

"The use of #AI by nonprofits is sure to grow." bit.ly/4ln6h6I @tbsreporter @FfwdOrg

@PJMFdn @LearnEQ

This month’s Humans of AI for Humanity, written in partnership with @PJMFdn, features Lauren Lichtman and Navya Akkinepally, co-executive directors of Learning Equality. They’re making offline AI a reality for education: ffwd.org/blog/lauren-li…

What if the most powerful AI tools were built for classrooms that could benefit from them most? Even ones without internet.

The latest feature in our “Humans of AI for Humanity” series with @FfwdOrg is now live! Read more about how @LearnEq’s @LJLichtman & Navya Akkinepally are leveraging #ai to improve education outcomes across the globe! loom.ly/jOzKalw

Big news from @Materiom_: the team just launched Materiom AI! The TL;DR: this generative AI chatbot is designed to speed up the discovery of bio-based ingredients and materials. Read more: materiom.org/resources/intr…

Fast Forward is growing! And we’re #hiring a VP of Programs, VP of Fundraising and Partnerships, and Director of Corporate Fundraising and Partnerships in San Francisco. Full-time, in-office roles. Apply here → jobs.ffwd.org/jobs?filter=ey…

The browser wars shaped the internet. Now it’s AI’s turn. In this month’s AI for Humanity, we dive into how @mozilla is working to keep AI open, safe, and human-centered. Plus a look at Ersilia’s work in global health. Subscribe → aiforhumanity.substack.com/p/model-behavi…

Big news out of Maryland: @GovWesMoore partners with @sirum and Good Pill Pharmacy to expand access to affordable meds statewide. Prescriptions delivered to your door — most just $2/month. No insurance needed. Learn more: governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pag…