Are you ready to drive Climate Tech entrepreneurship in your local ecosystem? Impact Pioneers ’25 is here to empower visionaries like you with cutting-edge insights, hands-on experience, and a dynamic international network! If you’re passionate about sustainability and the green transition, this fully funded leadership programme in Sweden is your chance to make an impact.
Why You Should Apply for Impact Pioneers ’25
Impact Pioneers ’25 is an exclusive, 8-week leadership programme designed to nurture entrepreneurship ecosystem leaders who support Climate Tech startups and innovation. The programme offers a hybrid format with online learning modules and a one-week immersive summit in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing together global changemakers for a transformational experience.
What’s in It for You?
- No participation fee (except for Saudi applicants, who cover their own travel/accommodation).
- Round-trip flights to Sweden for the onsite summit.
- Accommodation, meals, local transportation, and insurance in Sweden.
- All learning materials and programme activities covered by the Swedish Institute.
- Exchange insights with international peers in Climate Tech entrepreneurship.
- Gain knowledge from Sweden’s innovation ecosystem, a global leader in sustainable development.
- Participate in masterclasses, workshops, and networking sessions with top entrepreneurs and industry experts.
- Engage in a fully-funded Sweden experience, including travel, accommodation, meals, and insurance.
- Collaborate on real-world challenges to strengthen your impact in local ecosystems.
- Build long-term partnerships with Swedish embassies, foreign missions, and entrepreneurs.
Who Can Apply?
Impact Pioneers ’25 is looking for leaders and practitioners actively supporting entrepreneurs in Climate Tech and sustainability sectors. If you work in an incubator, startup hub, innovation hub, university accelerator, or public sector organization involved in Climate Tech entrepreneurship, this programme is for you!
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen and resident of one of the 26 eligible countries.
- Must work in an organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs.
- Must have the mandate to develop international partnerships for their organization.
- Must possess strong English communication skills.
- Must be willing to actively participate, share insights, and collaborate with peers.
- Must have identified opportunities and challenges to work on during the programme.
Apply: https://si.se/en/apply/si-leadership-programmes/impact-pioneers/.
The last date to apply for Impact Pioneers ’25 is 30 April 2025. Applications will be screened from 1 May – 30 May 2025, with final selections announced between 11 – 17 June 2025.