Take advantage of the first Swiss \u00abfor impact\u00bb network. The Impact Catalyst sees itself as an innovation pool for financing impact-oriented start-ups and companies. The program offers you various touchpoints with investors and foundations that provide access to financing solutions and valuable networking opportunities.<\/p>\n
Interested startups can apply by the end of March.<\/strong> A high-caliber expert jury selects 12 finalists who then go through the Impact Catalyst.<\/p>\n The program begins with the Investment Readiness Program<\/strong> – a modular capacity building program that lasts approximately three days. It supports startups in refining their growth strategies, including their business and impact models, as well as financial planning for the upcoming funding round. Participation in the workshop days and expert coaching are tailored to the individual needs of the startups, with the aim of optimally preparing the investment proposal and investor pitch.<\/p>\n The first direct touchpoint with potential investors and foundations<\/strong> is speed dating, which is carried out as part of 1:1 matchmaking.<\/p>\nStart-ups will have the opportunity to present themselves to a wide audience at the public Impact Catalyst Night on 3 September in Zurich<\/strong>. Their products and services are brought to life in the showrooms. The aim is to attract further suitable investors and foundations and to strengthen active exchange.\n At its core is networking with potential investors and foundations. A first point of contact is the speed dating at the end of the Investment Readiness Program. The highlight is the Impact Catalyst Night with company presentations and showrooms in the presence of our cross-sector donors.<\/p>\n The purpose of your company is to solve a social problem. With the product or service, your company creates direct added value for society and the planet. This can take place in the social, ecological and\/or cultural area. This also means that the business model is closely linked to an impact model. Helpful for classification is the question of how my company contributes to achieving the SDGs? (One or more SDGs are addressed).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t The desired social impact is defined with impact goals and, ideally, is already reflected through impact measurement.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t There is a dedicated team of several people, e.g. co-founder, permanent employees, other<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t You have a clear growth plan and your company is on the way to professionalization. For these development steps, financing models are necessary, which are to be set up in the Impact Catalyts.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t The headquarters of your company is in Switzerland. The desired social impact can also aim beyond the borders. However, companies with an impact in Switzerland have priority.<\/p>\n The registration deadline was March 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For start-ups & companies Take advantage of the first Swiss \u00abfor impact\u00bb network. The Impact Catalyst sees itself as an innovation pool for financing impact-oriented start-ups and companies. 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Focus on social impact<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Presence of impact goals<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Minimum 2 people are operationally active<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Scaling & consolidation<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Spun off in Switzerland<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tThe application window is now closed!\t<\/h2>\n\t