Fast Forward supports nonprofits building tech for humanity with funding, resources, and partnerships to drive social impact.

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🚀@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
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5 Aug 2025
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/
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31 Jul 2025
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
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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.
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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.
#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
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30 Jul 2025
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.
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#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
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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
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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
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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
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"The use of #AI by nonprofits is sure to grow." bit.ly/4ln6h6I @tbsreporter @FfwdOrg

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26 Mar 2025
What if the most powerful AI tools were built for classrooms that could benefit from them most? Even ones without internet.
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26 Mar 2025
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-lichtma…
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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
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31 Mar 2025
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/intro…
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28 Mar 2025
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…
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27 Mar 2025
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…
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26 Mar 2025
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/p…
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