Programa

Preacelerador SEED LAB

Preacelerador SEED LAB

Preacelerador SEED LAB

El SEED Lab es el programa distintivo de preaceleración de 8 meses de Caravanserai, diseñado para empoderar a una nueva generación de emprendedores sociales que están reimaginando el futuro de sus comunidades. A través de una combinación transformadora de capacitación, mentoría y acceso a capital, el SEED Lab equipa a los innovadores en etapa inicial con las herramientas que necesitan para construir emprendimientos sostenibles y orientados a la misión que generen un impacto social duradero.

2026-27 Cohort

Meet the 2026-27 Fellows

Meet the 2026-27 Fellows

Edward Brantley

Capacity Impact Builders

James Coats

Lift Our Voices Education

Tabitha Davies

Esperanza’s Sanctuary

Andrea Garcia

TERRA NATIVA

Tobias Kim

Point Source Productions

Jazlynn Miranda

SeedLink Letters

Will Pierce

Tenth Light Digital

Fei Ihedinmadichima L. Wade

CalBucha

Miriam Wiegel

Copper Dog Farms

Maria Martinez

Firme Coding

Elizabeth Repesa

Canyon Co Learn

Alejandra Diaz

Rancho La Esperanza

2025-26 Cohort

2026 SEED Lab Alumni

2026 SEED Lab Alumni

Programa

Xochitl Alejo

7 Lucky Farms

Cindy & Casey Ball

Desert Empire Filmmaker Foundation

Christen Irving

Irving Media Consultants

Yesenia Garcia

Ecological Rites

Valli Bhavireddy

Sandlight Studios

Rico R Guerrero

In the Name of Hemp

Veronica Zambrano

Handcrafted Jerky Co.

Lisa Botts

The Sukha Life

Huyen Nguyen

Say Huyen Catering

John Craig

Hart’s Worm Farm Cooperative

Program Details

Program Details

Applications for the 2026-27 cohort are closed. Here is what SEED Lab includes for each fellow.

Eligibility

We are looking for emerging California-based entrepreneurs and ventures that are:

  • In the pilot or proof-of-concept phase of their entrepreneurial journey

  • Mission-driven, with a clear commitment to community impact and equity

  • Innovative, offering fresh solutions to long-standing challenges

  • Early traction-focused, already engaging with potential customers or beneficiaries

  • Ready to grow, personally and professionally, in a dynamic and supportive environment

  • California based

If you’re building a business that tackles a social or environmental challenge—and you’re doing it with heart, courage, and purpose—we want to hear from you.

Tuition

The full program cost is $8,500. Thanks to the support of our partners and donors, full scholarships are available for all admitted fellows. No one should be held back by financial barriers.

What Fellows Receive

As a SEED Lab Fellow, you’ll take part in a comprehensive program valued at over $15,000, including:

  • 90+ Hours of Cohort-Based Learning
    Interactive virtual and in-person workshops designed around your unique stage of development

  • Personalized One-on-One Mentorship
    Direct support from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and impact leaders. This support is offered by our Caravan SBDC.

  • UC Riverside Extension Certification
    9 professional credits and a recognized certificate in social entrepreneurship

  • Access to Capital Opportunities
    Access to potential funding, including micro-grants, investments, and in-kind resources. Eligibility requirements apply.

  • A Lifelong Network
    Join a vibrant community of innovators, mentors, funders, and ecosystem builders who believe in your mission

Elegibilidad

Elegibilidad

Conéctese con nosotros

(760) 537-6442

2150 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, #3, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dirección Postal: P.O. Box 2486, Palm Springs, CA 92263
EIN: 81-2497638

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