the Catalyst Program

Our partner social innovators must meet our partnership criteria, notably our ethical charter, in addition to operating in one of our strategic four thematic areas: i) child protection and education; ii) environment; iii) justice and security; iv) civic engagement and democracy. Click here to learn more about our thematic areas.

Egregor performs a comprehensive, multi-level assessment to pinpoint the strengths, challenges, and growth potential of social innovators. We thoroughly examine each organisation’s culture, strategic vision, and operational model within the broader social, political, and economic landscape. By engaging directly with leadership and field teams, we identify opportunities for structural enhancements—be it in governance, operational efficiency, fundraising, or program and product development.

This phase also establishes the objectives and terms of our working relationship.

Egregor equips social innovators with the tools, expertise, and networks needed to enhance their effectiveness and scale their impact.

• Strengthening internal capabilities – Our experts in key operational and thematic areas work alongside innovators to overcome internal challenges and streamline their structure
• Building resilience & leadership – We foster participative leadership, co-designing ambitious growth strategies and long-term visions
• Expanding networks & strategic positioning – We connect social innovators with stakeholders, including public institutions, private sector actors, nonprofits, media, and academia, amplifying their reach and influence
• Tailor-made support & resource mobilization – We provide structuring tools,  co-fundraising mechanisms, and access to Egregor’s networks of experts to position innovators as sector leaders.
• Co-fundraising for impact – 100% of funds raised are reinvested directly into social innovators, ensuring sustainable growth and expanded beneficiary reach

This comprehensive support framework is built for long-term success, driving innovation, financial resilience, and sector-wide influence.

Egregor measures success not just by numbers, but by the lasting transformation of ecosystems and the comprehensive expansion of social innovations. Our evaluation approach goes beyond traditional metrics to assess systemic change, long-term resilience, broader effects at a sectoral level.

• Impact beyond numbers – Our return on investment is defined by the ability of social innovators to scale new ideas, and drive structural transformation within their ecosystems. We measure how their solutions reshape their sectors, influence policies, and create ripple effects beyond their initial scope
• Sustained growth & peer-led expansion – Once social innovators reach full operational strength our collaboration evolves into ad hoc support and integration into the Egregor Community. Here, they become contributors—sharing visions, methods, and expertise to inspire new innovations, forge alliances, and expand sector-wide change
• Continuous learning & adaptation – Throughout the support period, we monitor progress, adjust strategies, and ensure solutions remain relevant and impactful. Our approach prioritizes long-term ecosystem evolution rather than short-term gains.
• Storytelling & inspiration – The successes of our innovators are not just measured but actively shared—turning impactful initiatives into models of transformation that inspire future generations of changemakers.