RISE for Impact is the ideal acceleration program for you if you’re an entrepreneur with a project in the validation phase—whether it’s an idea, product, service, or business model—promoting innovative solutions to address social challenges, aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. This program is designed to take your ideas and turn them into technically viable and financially sustainable solutions, starting from the very beginning of the “pipeline.”

We’re still looking for dedicated, available entrepreneurs ready to roll up their sleeves. The program is hybrid, balancing in-person and online work, because we value the flexibility that’s so characteristic of entrepreneurship. However, we believe that for better support, ongoing long-term capacity building, and consistent networking between teams, at least one member must attend every session or event, whether in-person or online.

 

Besides this transformative experience, you can also win prizes:

If your project is selected for the Training and Incubation phases, you’ll be entitled to monthly grants of €691.70, and in total, there are €10,500 in prizes!

 

And other perks:

• Exclusive access to Incubation and Mentorship at Casa do Impacto by professionals from various fields;
• Opportunities to connect with investors and potential clients;
• Integration into an Impact Community with a strong sense of mission.

 

The program runs through 3 phases, taking place between X and X:

1st > Bootcamp: The first phase happens in February 12 and 13, 2025, after project selection. All selected participants attend this two-day event, where 10 projects will be chosen. Whether you advance to the Training phase or not, the Bootcamp allows you to connect with like-minded people, and who knows, valuable contacts may be made.

2nd > Training: In the second phase, running from February 24, 2025, the 10 selected projects will participate in weekly training sessions at Casa do Impacto, where they will develop their idea or project across various areas.

3rd > Incubation: The third and final phase, running from May 12, 2025, sees the top three finalists enter incubation. They receive a workspace at Casa do Impacto and tailored mentorship. The winner will be chosen in a public session where they’ll deliver their final pitch, demonstrating the work done in recent months and proving that their solution is sustainable and scalable.

If you’re still not convinced, there’s nothing better than seeing for yourself what some of the previous winners have been up to. Une.Idades, Escola Oficina, and Glooma are great examples of projects that went through RISE and have never stopped creating positive Impact.

Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time can open many doors. We’re opening the doors of Casa do Impacto for you, and who knows how many more will open afterward.

 

Learn more about RISE for Impact!

Check out the previous edition and meet the last group of Entrepreneurs who raised the bar.

Apply for the Open Call until 31 January.

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