We ENABLE social entrepreneurs to bring their ideas from seed to scale by expanding and consolidating opportunities for peer networking, enhanced collaboration, mentorship, skill-building, support services, access to talent, and access to capital.

Membership Bull City Forward offers membership packages tailored to social entrepreneurs at all stages, including subsidized office space in Durham’s own high-energy and beautiful co-working hub Downtown, plus a full range of support services that enable members to move their ideas out of their business plans and into the world.

Programming Our programming enables people with innovative ideas to create high-impact enterprises. Offerings include technical guidance and skill building, constructive and honest feedback on business model design, and networking opportunities in a host of fun and casual settings.

Mentorship Even the most original innovators stand on the shoulders of giants. That’s why we strive to match the talent that walks through our doors with mentors who will push their ideas to the next level. We leverage out network of experienced community leaders to offer our members the best guidance at the right moment.

Discounted Services We offer our members access to a growing list of trusted, best-in-class service providers at pre-negotiated discounts. These providers understand what it takes to get an enterprise off the ground and running, and they are committed to helping our members succeed.

Capital Investment Bull City Forward is working with local loan funds to channel more money into the social venture space.  We also connect our members to existing pools of grants, loans, and investments both locally and nationally.