Our Method
We provide the foundation for local organizations to support social entrepreneurs in their community, walking alongside them on every step of their journey
Our Roadmap
Ignite
Inspiring future entrepreneurs and incubating their potential
Ideate
Crystalizing a vision into an actionable and achievable business plan
Create
Defining and designing the impact, business and financial models
Grow
Access to early stage capital and paving the way to future funders
Scale
Optimizing sales, marketing, operations, and fundraising strategies
We developed The Neighborhood Method™, which enables us to serve as a strategic partner to local organizations, guiding them as they expand their capacity to support social entrepreneurship in their community. Our tailored approach was built upon the proven model pioneered by Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship and applied locally by Innovation Works in Baltimore.
Development Process
With world-class programs and immersive executive mentorship, Miller Center accompanies social entrepreneurs on their journeys to impact — creating innovative and sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges
Innovation Works is focused on growing and connecting the local startup ecosystem. Every year, they help hundreds of entrepreneurs, researchers and small manufacturers to create new markets and change the world with their innovations. No matter what your technology is, our programs are designed to accelerate growth.
Providing Foundational Support
Our five-part module outlines how each local partner can apply The Neighborhood Method™ to ensure success.
It serves as the blueprint we use to create a customized approach together, based upon the unique needs of each community.
Operational Support
Creating a structural and financial model with three years of hands-on support to ensure each local partner has the knowledge and resources to continue to operate successfully
Pipeline Support
Hiring key team members to lead partnerships and drive programs for existing entrepreneurs, serving as a consistent point person throughout every step of their journey
Neighborhood Strategy
Expanding community by inspiring potential entrepreneurs to take action and incubating their potential during the early stages of entrepreneurship.
Mentorship Network
Building a network of local mentors who can provide ongoing support while simultaneously weaving together mentorship networks across neighborhoods and cities
Access to Capital
Creation of a fund that provides access to patient, low-interest, early stage capital that oftentimes is the first investment and paves the way to crowd in other investors.
Connecting Across the Globe
In each city where we establish partners, we build upon an ever growing network of local organizations, social enterprises, and mentors who can continue to learn from and collaborate with one another. By joining Interwoven, our community platform, individuals and groups can access a global support system to share best practices, resources, and first hand experience to accelerate economic prosperity