Accelerate 2024: Citizens Make Change, presented in partnership with Citizens

Please answer the following questions regarding your project/initiative. All answers must be 250 words or less.


Applications must be submitted by Friday, December 1, 2023. 


To be eligible for selection, proposed ideas cannot be affiliated with an established organization or business (LLC/501c). Initiatives proposed on behalf of an organization or business will not be considered.


Accelerate 2024 is scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024. If selected, you will be expected to present in person that night during the event. 


Presenters selected will receive support and training to be ready to pitch at the main event in February.


To learn more about Accelerate, the application/selection process, and what to expect if you are selected, please review the Application Guidebook


Questions? Contact Rachel Ciomcia at 216-592-2280 or rciomcia@cleveleads.org.  

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* 1. Please provide the following:

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* 2. If you have a co-presenter, please provide the following information:

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* 3. Have you (or your co-presenter if applicable) applied to pitch at previous Accelerate events?

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* 4. Please share any project-related social media handles (personal social media not recommended):

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