Impact Incubator Programme for Climate Tech Solutions (Germany)

Purpose-driven, technology-led founders need meaningful support and partnerships in order to contribute to a more sustainable and less wasteful society. Impact Incubator is where founders unlock their full potential. They support early-stage impact entrepreneurs with stipends and tailored business coaching, giving them the space, tools and network needed to secure strong partnerships and grow their impact. The programme is funded by the Berliner Startup Stipendium.

Focus Areas

• Climate tech, also known as clean technology or cleantech, encompasses a wide range of technologies and solutions aimed at addressing climate change and reducing environmental impacts. To drive progress in this vital area, they need to identify and faststream the most promising solutions.
• The focus topics within the climate tech market can be categorized into various sectors and markets. Here are some key focus areas they invite applications from:
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Green Building and Construction
  • Waste Management
  • Agriculture and Food Production
  • Carbon Capture and Utilization
  • Circular Economy

What do ventures get?

• Individual coaching
  • A customised curriculum, focusing on both business and personal development, which is tailored to the needs of the teams and cohort, with inputs from expert advisors across a range of industries.
• Community and coworking
  • Access to Impact Hub Berlin’s local community and celebrated, circular coworking facilities, as well as access to exclusive community offers and an online network of motivated changemakers from across the world.
• Visibility and marketing
  • Publicity on Impact Hub Berlin’s website and public channels, strategic marketing support and production of a demo video for each team.
• Financial support
  • Each founder receives a monthly stipend of €2,200 to ensure financial security and full concentration on the development of the venture.
• Mentoring
  • Teams are matched with a mentor with entrepreneurial or business experience and knowledge, through a needs assessment and matchmaking event.
• Access to partners and networks
  • Personal introductions to relevant stakeholders in the network, connection with the Berlin community and global network of 24k+ members, plus ecosystem excursions.

Who are they looking for?

• Impact Incubator is a perfect match for startups, that:
  • have developed an innovative technological solution that drives the growth of Climate Tech.
  • tackle a challenge relating to one of the focus areas listed above.
  • have a functional prototype of your product or service.
  • have an entrepreneurial mindset: a willingness to learn combined with high resilience.
  • are on a team consisting of at least two founders that hold the majority of the company ownership (if applicable).
  • have not previously received a Berlin Startup Scholarship (this also includes the EXIST scholarship).
  • are willing to establish and/or relocate your company to Berlin.
  • have not yet registered your company (or have been a registered company (Gewerbeschein) for more than three months before your application).
  • will not have a student status or employment status during the programme (a sabbatical from university or work is also not compatible).
  • are German/European citizens or have a visa status with the permission to be self employed in Germany.

For more information, visit Impact Hub.