Impact Challenge
TOPIC
Impact, Social & Sustainability
SUITABLE FOR
Pre-Seed to Series A
LOCATION
Frankfurt a.M.
PROGRAM DATES
Sep 30 - Oct 31 (4 weeks)
LANGUAGE
English
APPLICATION PHASE
CLOSED
Program Partners
Bridging startups and corporates for a greener & social tomorrow.
Program Benefits
What is it about?
Join forces with industry leaders! The Impact Challenge is here to drive sustainability through innovative collaborations between startups and corporates. Are you ready to shape the future?
Provide solutions tailored to meet the demands of industry-leading companies
Boost your visibility and gain recognition both on stage and during the Impact Festival
Secure one of three exclusive spots on the Impact Festival stage to showcase your innovation
Become an integral part of the Impact Festival experience
Get 1000€ for your costs
Challenge Topics
Can't wait for the next edition?
The application phase for this edition is closed, but pre-register and we will contact you when the next application phase starts.
Please make sure that your startup meets the following requirements:
Pre-seed to series A - startup
Validated MVP
Program Recap
EDITION 2
Collaborating Today for Tomorrow’s Green Solutions
The Impact Challenge brought together three leading corporates, 15 forward-thinking 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.
Startup Batch
Edition 2
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.
This project (HA project no.: HA-Projekt-Nr.: 1684/24-31) is being funded as part in the measure “Projects to increase competitiveness and motivation for start-ups” by the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Areas.
Collaborate. Innovate. Act.
The Impact Festival
By connecting GreenTech startups, corporates, and impact/ ESG investors, the IMPACT FESTIVAL is accelerating the green transformation.
