Impact Challenge
TOPIC
Impact, Social & Sustainability
SUITABLE FOR
Seed & Series A Startups
LOCATION
Frankfurt
PROGRAM DATES
2 October - 27 November
LANGUAGE
English
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 August
Program Partners
Turn innovative ideas into real-world impact.
Key Dates
In-person event in Frankfurt
Startups will be notified
Virtual - Which three startups will go forward?
Join virtually
Come to Frankfurt Messe for the final
competitions
Startup Benefits
What you get…
Fifteen startups will be matched with purpose-driven corporates actively seeking sustainable solutions and ready to collaborate. Plus…
Maximize your impact, fast – gain high-value exposure and connections in a short time.
Step into the German market through Frankfurt – a strategic gateway in the heart of Europe.
Full access to IMPACT FESTIVAL – 2 days of masterclasses, thought leadership, and powerful networking.
Be spotlighted in curated communication and promotional materials to boost your reach.
Receive €1,000 in support to help cover your time and participation costs.
Connect with a diverse network of corporates, investors, and fellow impact founders who share your mission.
Pilot your solution with real-world partners and gather direct, actionable feedback.
Challenge Topics
Requirements
Someone from your startup must be physically present in Frankfurt for the Collaboration Day on 8 October and the IMPACT FESTIVAL 26-27 November.
Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:
Seed & Series A Startups
Validated MVP
First Customers
Have a challenge?
We build a specific challenge to tackle your problem with innovative ideas!
Collaborate with visionary startups developing solutions tailored to your business challenges – and meet the right partners to drive innovation forward.
Access 5 business passes to the IMPACT FESTIVAL to engage with top-tier founders, thought leaders, and fellow innovators.
Boost your brand visibility with your logo featured on TechQuartier.com.
Be recognized as a key innovation partner in curated communications and promotional materials.
Connect with a global and regional network of impact-driven startups working on cutting-edge, sustainable solutions aligned with your goals.
Ready to find startups pushing innovation?
Do you work for an established business facing challenges in Finance & Risk, Circular Economy & Resources, IT & Services, Infrastructure & Industry, Agriculture & Biodiversity or Ecosystem & Organization?
We want to connect you with the right startup to help you find innovative solutions.
Send us your info to start the conversation.
Collaborate. Innovate. Act.
The Impact Festival
By connecting GreenTech startups, corporates, and impact/ ESG investors, the IMPACT FESTIVAL is accelerating the green transformation.
Program Recap
Collaborating Today for Tomorrow’s Green Solutions
The Impact Challenge brought together three leading corporates, 15 startups, and one shared mission: driving a sustainable future. Kicking off with an interactive collaboration day, startups and corporates — Helaba, Deutsche Börse, and SIGNAL IDUNA Gruppe —engaged in networking and speed-dating to explore solutions for green innovation.
Success Story
Circonomit
We joined TechQuartier through the Impact Challenge in 2024. What truly set it apart was the opportunity to work on a real pilot project with an industry partner – Signal Iduna.
Startup batch
2024 Challenges
Challenge 1
Join Deutsche Börse in shaping the financial sector's role in sustainability! We are seeking groundbreaking ideas to transform how capital markets address environmental challenges. Our focus is on developing an exchange for circular commodities, crafting innovative capital market solutions to hedge climate risks, and decoupling economic growth from negative environmental impact.
Challenge 2
Helaba is on a mission to accelerate the transition to a greener economy by fostering sustainable building practices and green financial solutions. We are calling on innovators to develop PropTech solutions that reduce the carbon footprint of construction and FinTech tools that embed ESG principles across the financial sector. Join us to co-create a more sustainable future for both the financial and real estate industries.
Challenge 3
Signal Iduna invites you to transform the insurance industry's approach to ESG integration. We are looking for innovative digital tools that help insurers quantify their SME and private customer’s carbon emissions and enhance ESG reporting for both parties. In addition, we seek comprehensive consulting concepts that empower businesses to achieve net-zero goals and improve their emission profiles. Be a part of this challenge and lead the way to a sustainable future in insurance.
Supporting Impact
One of our goals for the Challenge is to support the UN's SDGs.
