Join Impact Pioneers 2025 in Stockholm! A fully funded leadership program for Climate Tech changemakers across Africa, Asia, Europe & MENA.
Hosted by the Swedish Institute, this fully funded leadership initiative invites changemakers from around the globe to take part in an 8-week hybrid learning experience—culminating in a transformative in-person summit in Stockholm, Sweden, in October 2025.
What is Impact Pioneers ’25?
Impact Pioneers is more than just a leadership program—it’s a global movement. Designed for ecosystem enablers and local innovation champions, it connects participants with Sweden’s world-class Climate Tech landscape, equipping them with tools, insights, and networks to lead sustainable change at home.
With a focus on the theme “Enabling Climate Tech Entrepreneurship”, this program helps you tackle climate challenges through entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration.
Program Goals & Benefits
- Exchange Knowledge with global ecosystem leaders.
- Strengthen Your Local Innovation Scene with practical tools and strategies.
- Build Lifelong Networks with Swedish entrepreneurs and international peers.
- Contribute to the Green Transition through entrepreneurship aligned with SDG 8.
What’s Covered?
All expenses for selected participants are covered by the Swedish Institute:
- Round-trip flights to Sweden
- Accommodation and meals during the summit
- Local transportation and travel insurance
- Full access to all training and networking sessions
Note: Participants from Saudi Arabia must cover their own travel and stay, as the country falls outside Sweden’s development cooperation framework.
Who Should Apply?
This program is open to:
- Founders/managers of startup hubs, accelerators, or incubators
- Leaders from tech and innovation ecosystems
- Managers of university-based innovation centers
- Public sector professionals supporting Climate Tech entrepreneurship
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a citizen and resident of one of the 26 eligible countries (see below)
- Must work in an organization that actively supports entrepreneurs
- Should have authority to build international partnerships
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Willing to collaborate, share, and contribute to peer learning
- Able to identify real challenges to address during the program
Your organization must also:
- Be locally owned and based in an eligible country
- Support sustainable entrepreneurship or be preparing to
- Work toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Eligible Countries
- Africa: Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia
- Asia: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
- Europe: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine, Türkiye
- MENA: Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian nationals residing abroad are also eligible.
Application Deadline
Tuesday, April 30th at 23:55
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