Impact Deal 3rd Edition
The acceleration program is structured into two dynamic stages, delivered in a hybrid format that combines remote and on-site sessions in Turin.
Stage 1 – Validation and matching
From January to March 2025
Objective: Validate interest from investors and identify data needs for Data Club matching
Focus: Establish investor relationships and lay the foundation for impactful data collaborations
Target: up to 30 impact enterprises
Stage 2 – Business, impact and data-driven acceleration
From April to June 2025
Objective: Accelerate high-potential startups that emphasize data collaboration and drive meaningful impact
Focus: Provide strategic mentorship, build investment opportunities, and leverage data assets to accelerate growth and enhance impact
Target: up to 12 impact enterprises
Program Timeline
Call for Impact Enterprises
The call for Impact Enterprises is open
from October 2 to December 2, 2024
To participate, you must submit your application via the F6S platform (discover the 5 key steps to apply here)
Evaluation and selection by program organisers
Call for Impact Enterprises
The call for Impact Enterprises will be open
from October 2 to December 2, 2024
To participate, you must submit your application via the F6S platform (discover the 5 key steps to apply here)
Evaluation and selection by program organisers
Stage1 | Validation and matching
The kick-off will take place online on January 15, 2025
From January 16 to March 5
• Online assessment meetings with program organisers and Data Club members
• Online training sessions on data, data sharing and impact/sustainability
• Data Pitch to the Data Club, focused on showcase how accelerated enterprises intend to utilise data to drive their social and environmental impact
The Meeting with Data Pitch and investor matchmaking will take place on
March 6-7, 2025 (OGR, Turin)
Evaluation and selection by program organisers and Data Club members
Stage2 | Business, impact and data-driven acceleration
The kick-off will take place online on April 1, 2025
From April 2 to Demo Day
• Dedicated business and data mentorship
• Access to datasets provided by Data Club members
• Investment opportunities
The Meeting with Data Pitch and investor matchmaking will take place on
June 13, 2025 (OGR, Turin)
We are looking for…
Profit and non-profit enterprises (startups, scale-ups, cooperatives and new business units/ventures of established enterprises …) with the following characteristics:
Must have
- Headcount (Annual Work Unit) less than 250, and annual turnover less or equal to €50 million (or annual balance sheet total, less or equal to €43 million)
- Operationally based on European continent (except for Russia)
- Aimed at growing and scaling by means of solutions based on Data and AI
- Established and/or incorporated at the date of the acceleration program starting
- Already started MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype testing and customer validation. Business ideas are not eligible! (TRL > 4)
- Focused on tackling societal and environmental challenges and working toward at least one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Headcount (Annual Work Unit) less than 250, and annual turnover less or equal to €50 million (or annual balance sheet total, less or equal to €43 million)
- Established and/or incorporated at the date of the acceleration program starting
- Operationally based European continent (except for Russia)
- Already started MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype testing and customer validation. Business ideas are not eligible! (TRL > 4)
- Aimed at growing and scaling by means of solutions based on Data and AI
- Focused on tackling societal and environmental challenges and working toward at least one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Nice to have
- Established and/or incorporated for less than 7 years
- A solid background in the AI, Data Science, Data Engineering fields.
- Concrete ideas about how to use and leverage data provided by Data Club members
- Previous experience with social impact measurement
- Looking for funding opportunities
Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your impact!
Check the official regulations or FAQ for more details!
What we offer (equity-free)
IN STAGE 1
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
Become part of a dynamic network of impact-driven entrepreneurs
EXPERT TRAINING & MENTORSHIP
Receive effective data and impact training from industry leaders
TRAVEL SUPPORT
Receive a financial contribution to support travel expenses (the value depends on the number of startups selected)
IN STAGE 2
EXCLUSIVE DATA ACCESS
Leverage invaluable data and insights from our Data Club
PERSONALISED MENTORSHIP
Benefit from dedicated guidance from our mentors with expertise in AI and impact entrepreneurship
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Receive a financial contribution of €3,000 to support your growth
2-MONTH OGR MEMBERSHIP
Free access to the workstations in the common spaces of the Turin innovation hub
THROUGHOUT BOTH THE STAGES
NETWORKING
Connect with key players in the impact ecosystem
INCREASED VISIBILITY
Gain exposure and recognition for your startup
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Explore potential funding from our network of investors
IN STAGE 1
Become part of a dynamic network of impact-driven entrepreneurs
Receive effective data and impact training from industry leaders
Receive a financial contribution to support travel expenses (the value depends on the number of startups selected)
IN STAGE 2
Leverage invaluable data and insights from our Data Club
Benefit from dedicated guidance from our mentors with expertise in AI and impact entrepreneurship
Receive a financial contribution of €3,000 to support your growth
Free access to the workstations in the common spaces of the Turin innovation hub
THROUGHOUT BOTH THE STAGES
Connect with key players in the impact ecosystem
Gain exposure and recognition for your startup
Explore potential funding from our network of investors
Recap: 5 key steps to apply
1. Read the regulations to check program rules and eligibility criteria
2. Review FAQs (frequently asked questions) for additional guidance
3. Ask questions for queries about the application process
4. Use the template to prepare your application
5. Apply by the deadline via the F6s platform
