Deadline: October 24, 2025
Applications for the Twilio + Lifelines Crisis Readiness Accelerator Program 2026 are now open. The Twilio + Lifelines Crisis Readiness Accelerator Program empowers organizations working in crisis response and prevention with funding, technical support, and strategic engagement opportunities.
The Program has two tracks:
- Speed Dating — Speed Dating brings together anchor organizations and technical partners in Colombia to spark collaboration around crisis readiness. Participants will match through in-person events in Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín in January 2026. Each partnership will pilot a new approach using satellite data and communications technology, with results shared back to the community.
- Ready for Impact — Ready for Impact supports organizations that are ready to grow solutions already piloted in Colombia or the region. Participants receive grants, mentorship, and storytelling support to scale promising projects, culminating in a pitch showcase in Bogotá in June 2026.
Benefits
- Grants of up to $20,000 USD will be awarded to support participation and implementation.
- The programs include funding, mentorship, and access to global networks.
Eligibility
- Open to organizations working in crisis response and prevention.
- You can apply in Spanish or English.
- Applicants should be Colombia-based organizations, NGOs, coalitions, and local offices of international NGOs.
- Only one application is needed per organization.
Application
Speed Dating
Ready for Impact
For more information, visit Twilio + Lifelines Crisis Readiness Accelerator.
