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SOCIAL IMPACT PROGRAM

Tech for an Equitable Future

Applications are open September 28, 2026 - January 15, 2027. Click 'Apply Now' to submit your information and begin the full application.

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Overview

Tech for an Equitable Future helps underestimated founders grow and scale their businesses with Braze. The product grant program offers 12 months of free access to the Braze customer engagement platform and supporting services, giving startups the tools they need to build stronger relationships with their customers, drive revenue, and accelerate growth.

With Braze, lean teams can deliver personalized experiences on any channel without requiring a large team or extensive technical expertise. Our intuitive tools make it easy to send the right message to the right audience at the right time, all from one platform. And as your business scales, Braze scales with you, supported by an award-winning platform and a company with 15 offices across the globe.

Since 2020, Tech for an Equitable Future has supported dozens of high-growth startups led by underestimated founders. By providing access to industry-leading technology through this program, Braze aims to help more founders turn bold ideas into successful, sustainable businesses.

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Want to Apply?

We will be accepting applications from September 28, 2026 to January 15, 2027.

Tech for an Equitable Future Inquiry

Tech for an Equitable Future applications are open from September 28, 2026, to January 15, 2027. Complete the form below, then click "Apply Now" to access the full application, which should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

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Qualification Criteria

  • Founders demonstrating limited access to traditional growth capital in APAC, EMEA, and North America;
  • Bootstrapped Business or less than $30M in venture funding;
  • Under 100 Employees; and
  • Compatible SDK and appropriate engineering and marketing resources

What to Expect from Braze

  • A free Braze Go package for 12 months with:
    • Unlimited Push Notifications
    • In-App/In-Browser messaging for up to 75,000 Monthly Active Users
    • 500K Message Credits
    • Two IP addresses
    • 1 Data Distribution - Engagement Events
    • Access to our SDKs and APIs
  • Onboarding services (6 weeks)
  • A dedicated Customer Success Manager in Year 1
  • Free Braze certifications
  • An opportunity to renew at discounted rates pending business qualifications at time of renewal

Upcoming Events

Connect with us at an upcoming startup event near you! Huge thanks to our incredible partners for making these gatherings possible. Check back often – new dates and cities are added regularly.

October 8 - SF Tech Week - “Scalability Lab at Asana HQ”

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November 3 - LA - “Brazing in LA: Early Stage Founders & Marketers”

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Event flyer for “Brazing in LA: Early Stage Founders & Marketers,” hosted by Meghan McKenna on Tuesday, November 3, from 5:30–7:30 PM PST at an LA location to be determined.

November 5 - Brooklyn - Visible Hands VC SEEN Summit

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November 19 - NYC - “NYC Founders & Marketers Happy Hour: Seed to Series B”

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Event listing for “NYC Founders & Marketers Happy Hour: Seed to Series B,” hosted by Meghan McKenna on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30–7:30 PM EST at an NYC location to be determined.

January 7 - London - “FIF Collective x London — New Year Mixer”

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Event listing for FIF Collective x London — New Year Mixer, hosted by Meghan McKenna on January 7, 2027, from 5:30–8:30 PM GMT at a London location to be announced.

Our 2026 Program Partners

Level up your team’s skills with Coursera’s global learning platform. Select participants will get 1:1 sessions with Coursera’s CRM experts to tackle real challenges in Braze, plus bonus workshops on social media, content marketing, and SEO. In addition, participating Tech for Equitable Future companies will receive 50% off Coursera for Teams to help your team continue learning and growing.

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Customer Testimonials

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EatOkra connects diners to Black-owned restaurants in the US. Founded by Anthony and Janique Edwards, the app celebrates community and culture. With Braze, EatOkra personalizes engagement, delivers messages at the right moments, and builds lasting customer loyalty to help these businesses thrive.

HamperApp

Joining the Tech for an Equitable Future program has been a pivotal moment for Hamperapp. The platform connects laundromats and dry cleaners with more customers, and with Braze, we can now deliver timely, personalized messages, from letting customers know we’re in their area to offering competitive pricing for on-the-route pick-ups and deliveries, all without adding complexity for our small team. This smarter, more targeted engagement is helping us boost conversions, deepen customer relationships, and move closer to our goal of tripling sales.

Jorge Rodriquez
Jorge Rodriquez
Co-Founder & CEO at HamperApp
Productions.com

Since joining the Tech for an Equitable Future program, Braze has transformed how we connect with production professionals and the brands that hire them. By leveraging personalized messaging and data-driven insights, we’ve been able to guide users through our platform, encourage complete profiles, and deliver tailored job opportunities that match their skills and aspirations. This more intentional, personalized engagement has strengthened our community, increased placement success, and advanced our mission to create equitable access to work in the production industry.

Carolyn Pitt
Carolyn Pitt
Founder & CEO at Productions.com

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