Find your people.
Grow with them for years

Each year, 50 social enterprises are selected to go deep with mentors dedicated to them, then stay in a community of entrepreneurs from 100+ countries.

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Nationally Recognized.
Built for lasting impact.

Miller Center has been named one of America’s Best Incubators and Accelerators for 2026 by TIME and Statista, recognizing our work supporting social entrepreneurs tackling some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Take your learning further.
Make an impact that matters.

Santa Clara University students gain hands-on experience working with social entrepreneurs around the world, applying classroom learning to real-world challenges and discovering new ways to make a difference.

30 years of impact.
Building what’s next. 

Since 1997, Miller Center has worked along side social entrepreneurs to tackle global challenges. As we celebrate 30 years in 2027, we’re drawing on decades of experience to find new ways to accelerate impact. 

 

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Empowering Changemakers

If you’re looking to accelerate your organization’s growth with world-class mentorship and support in the heart of Silicon Valley, look no further. 100% of program participants leave with a more integrated, credible, and investable plan for scaling.

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An Evergreen Network of Support

Our program graduates operate all over the world, and most remain a part of the Miller Center family for many years after participating in their initial accelerator program. You’ll have a multitude of opportunities to stay involved and connect with one another.

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Access to Catalytic Capital

Miller Center Capital, our impact investment fund, provides debt financing to top-performing graduates of Miller Center programs. Access to debt investment and investment readiness support is a key benefit of joining the Miller Center community. 

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Award-Winning Fellowship

The Miller Center Lewis Family Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for Santa Clara University juniors to learn from social change leaders around the world. Combining academic coursework with real-world experience, you’ll work alongside social entrepreneurs on the front lines of poverty alleviation in Africa, Asia, Latin America, or the United States.

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Purpose-Driven Internships

We offer paid internships for all Santa Clara students to support Miller Center and social enterprises working on poverty eradication, women’s economic power, and climate resilience around the world. Opportunities may include marketing, finance, graphic design, data analysis, and more. Internships with social enterprises are virtual.

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Teaching Social Entrepreneurship

In collaboration with faculty, our goal is to provide at least 10% of all graduating students with opportunities to learn about social entrepreneurship during their time at Santa Clara University. We invite you to join us on that journey.

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Our Secret Sauce

Miller Center’s 350+ executive mentors offer a powerful combination of advice, empathy, and guidance that can be transformational for social entrepreneurs as they grow their organizations and seek next-level investment. In turn, our mentors learn about new businesses, utilize their skills, and feel a strong sense of purpose.
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Global Impact

From the heart of Silicon Valley to the peaks of the Himalayas, Miller Center’s impact spans the globe.

1,600

social enterprises accelerated

200M

lives improved in first 3 years post-program

500

executive mentors

1000+

students engaged in fellowships, internships, research, and classes

Our 2026 Cohort

Each year, Miller Center brings a select cohort of exceptional social entrepreneurs to California for our In-Residence program. These organizations are all working to improve the lives of people living in poverty, by building women’s economic power and/or climate resilience in the communities they serve. Meet the members of our latest cohort.

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  • Tiffany Tong

    Co-Founder & CEO, Aloi Global

  • Gally Mayer
    Co-Owner & CEO, Buena Vida Specialty Coffee
  • Shantanu Pathak

    Co-Founder & CEO, CareMother

  • Minhaj Chowdhury
    Co-Founder & CEO, Drinkwell
  • Maxime Braun

    CEO, ékole

  • Alicia Wallace

    COO, Finest Farm

  • Pedro Daniel Viera Pereyra

    CEO, Hola Tractor

  • Eric Onchonga

    CEO, Irri-Hub Ke

  • Nivedita Rai
    Founder & CEO, Karghewale
  • Marie-Reine Seshie

    CEO, Kola Market

  • Franck Langevin
    Co-founder & CEO, Maïa Africa
  • Vincent Kiarie

    CEO, Moto Hope Capital

  • Varun Raheja

    Founder & Director, Raheja Solar Food Processing

  • Olasimbo Sojinrin

    COO, Solar Sister

  • Joan Rukundo Nalubega

    CEO, Uganics Repellents

  • Joan Kinyanjui

    Director, Yatta Beekeepers

“I’m so impressed by the entrepreneurs I’ve mentored — their tenacity, innovation, and commitment to solving social problems. Miller Center is a perfect fit on many levels.”

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