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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 – Now closed

We’re excited to announce that the application period for the 3rd edition of Impact Deal has officially closed. Our team is now evaluating the submissions, and we look forward to selecting the next cohort of impact-driven innovators. Stay connected for updates, and don’t miss the next edition!

Call for Impact Enterprises – Now closed

We’re excited to announce that the application period for the 3rd edition of Impact Deal has officially closed. Our team is now evaluating the submissions, and we look forward to selecting the next cohort of impact-driven innovators. Stay connected for updates, and don’t miss the next edition!

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

See our mentors

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

Join our vibrant community

Become part of a dynamic network of impact-driven entrepreneurs

Expert training and 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

See our mentors

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

Network

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

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