Impact Challenge
TOPIC
Impact, Social & Sustainability
SUITABLE FOR
Pre-Seed to Series A
LOCATION
Frankfurt a.M.
2025 PROGRAM DATES
2 October - 11 November
LANGUAGE
English
APPLICATION PHASE
Opening 11 July
Program Partners
Sustainability is the future…
Program Benefits
What is this 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
Key Dates
through 31 Aug
Presentation of Initial Concept Outline
Startups will be notified
Who will go forward?
02
Oct
Definition of Challenge Scope
On stage at the Impact Festival
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.
Startup batch
