Start your journey by building your business model and making connections in your local community.
Regional
Expand your reach by showcasing your venture to investors and partners in your region.
Global
Gain international recognition by competing for prizes and opportunities on a global stage.
The Global Impact Entrepreneurship Challenge is a transformative program designed to empower social entrepreneurs to scale their ventures and drive systemic change. Over the course of three phases, participants will receive expert mentorship, access to global networks, and the tools they need to create a sustainable, impactful business.
The program focuses on practical business strategies, scaling, and blending impact with profitability, while offering unique opportunities for global exposure and prizes, including up to €100,000 for top-performing ventures.
Why Participate?
1
Global Reach
Engage with international incubators, investors, and industry leaders.
2
Tailored Mentorship
Receive personalized support and guidance from experienced mentors.
3
Innovative Scaling
Learn strategies to scale both impact and revenue.
4
Financial Opportunities
Compete for cash prizes, including €10,000 for advancing to Phase 3 and €100,000 for the top three ventures.
Network Expansion: Build relationships within a global community of entrepreneurs and changemakers.
Program Overview
1
Phase 1: Local Hubs (8 Weeks)
Focus on business ideation, financial modeling, and impact alignment. The top 20 ventures advance to Phase 2.
2
Phase 2: Regional Challenge (9 Weeks)
Deepen your strategies and scale regionally. The top 5 ventures win €10,000 each and move to Phase 3.
3
Phase 3: Global Challenge (8 Weeks)
Global expansion planning, with in-person mentorship at Impact Village, Romania. The final 3 winners receive €100,000 each.
The challenge is designed for entrepreneurs at different stages:
Who Should Apply?
Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs with a mission-driven business seeking to scale globally.
Startups and Social Enterprises
Startups and social enterprises wanting to make a measurable impact.
Established Ventures
Established ventures ready to scale their social or environmental impact.
Join the Global Impact Entrepreneurship Challenge and turn your vision into global change!