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Apply Today to be a Breakthrough Innovator!

10-month program to drive sustainable change in adolescent health and well-being

by Bedsider Providers

published 05/12/25

Are you ready to take your youth-centered innovation to the next level? Child Trends’ Breakthrough Accelerator is accepting applications through May 22 for their next cohort of innovators! This 10-month program provides innovators with funding, community, and support to drive sustainable change in adolescent health and well-being.

Key Benefits of Participating:

  • $125,000 in funding
  • Tailored coaching and resources
  • In-person events to learn, share, and grow
  • A community of peers working on similar issues

They Are Looking for Teams:

  • Who are passionate about adolescent health and well-being, with a goal of advancing sexual and reproductive health
  • Who have a model of their innovation (i.e., prototype) that they can demonstrate and share
  • With innovations that have been designed with youth or the intended audience (“end users”) and reflect their feedback
  • Who are committed to engaging in the entire accelerator journey

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