3rd Edition in progress
In the three previous editions:
19
Participating Projects
9
Finalist Projects
4
Financial Projects
233.000 €
Financing Venture Philanthropy
Acceleration and financing program for projects that address social inclusion, especially through education and employment
We are launching the 3rd edition of Scale4Impact to foster the growth of social innovation projects promoted by companies, startups and social entities through customized support and tailored financing. The program aims to help organizations that tackle the social inclusion challenge of vulnerable communities, particularly through employment and education. Our focus is on organizations with proven, impactful, and potentially profitable or sustainable innovative models.
Alliances
Strategic alliances with key partners for your project.
Mentoring
Network of first-rate mentors to support the development of the project.
Financing
Venture Philanthropy fund with € 150K and impact investment network.
Impact
We help maximize impact through measurement and management.
We are looking for social companies, startups or social entities that have:
- Focus on social inclusion, especially through employment and education.
- A project in operation and with first metrics.
- A potentially profitable or self-sustaining business model.
- A project based on an innovative idea.
- Willingness to replicate or scale your project / model to maximize impact.
Projects meeting the following criteria will receive special consideration:
- – With a focus on the following marginalized communities: the unemployed/people in job or social precariousness, women, youth and children, and any group facing exclusion due to limited financial resources.
- – With a direct/current or future impact on the Basque Country and Navarre region.
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Program Stages
Submissions for applications
From February 6th to April 2nd, 2023
We are seeking innovative projects that tackle social inclusion through education or employment, with sustainable business models and high impact. This program is designed for startups and social enterprises seeking growth, as well as established non-profit organizations with successful projects and with the potential for self-sustainability. To receive more information about the informative webinars and the rules of the call, please leave your contact information in the form.
The informative webinars are scheduled for February 23rd and March 13th. During these webinars, you will learn all about the accompaniment program, including its time commitment, content, and the €150,000 Venture Philanthropy fund. Additionally, you will hear from alumni projects about their experiences in the Scale4Impact program.
Impact Business Bootcamp
From April 28th to June 19th, 2023
Five projects will be pre-selected for an initial assessment, followed by a series of preparatory webinars.
During the week of May 22nd, the five pre-selected projects will participate in an Impact Business Bootcamp, where they will:
- Refine their value propositions
- Receive training and mentorship on key topics such as impact measurement and investment readiness.
At the end of this phase, a final assessment will be conducted, and two projects will be chosen to move on to the next phase.
Project Development
From July 10th, 2023 to early February 2024
Two finalist projects will be selected to participate in the intensive acceleration program of the second phase, where they will receive personalized support that includes assistance in optimizing their social impact, business strategy, commercial strategy, and human resources, as needed. The Ship2B Foundation will then validate the social impact and investment readiness of each project to access the Venture Philanthropy financing fund.
The Scale4Impact program counts with a €150,000 fund, with a maximum allocation of €75,000 and a minimum of €25,000 per project. The Ship2B Foundation team will also provide ongoing monitoring and support from the moment the financing is granted.
Finally, the accelerated projects will have the opportunity to participate in Ship2B Foundation events such as the Ship2B Impact Forum, where they will be able to connect with the larger community, forge alliances, and attract funding.
Call for applications
Submissions for applications
From February 6th to April 2nd, 2023
We are seeking innovative projects that tackle social inclusion through education or employment, with sustainable business models and high impact. This program is designed for startups and social enterprises seeking growth, as well as established non-profit organizations with successful projects and with the potential for self-sustainability. To receive more information about the informative webinars and the rules of the call, please leave your contact information in the form.
The informative webinars are scheduled for February 23rd and March 13th. During these webinars, you will learn all about the accompaniment program, including its time commitment, content, and the €150,000 Venture Philanthropy fund. Additionally, you will hear from alumni projects about their experiences in the Scale4Impact program.
Bootcamp
Impact Business Bootcamp
From April 28th to June 19th, 2023
Five projects will be pre-selected for an initial assessment, followed by a series of preparatory webinars.
During the week of May 22nd, the five pre-selected projects will participate in an Impact Business Bootcamp, where they will:
- Refine their value propositions
- Receive training and mentorship on key topics such as impact measurement and investment readiness.
At the end of this phase, a final assessment will be conducted, and two projects will be chosen to move on to the next phase.
Development Phase
Project Development
From July 10th, 2023 to early February 2024
Two finalist projects will be selected to participate in the intensive acceleration program of the second phase, where they will receive personalized support that includes assistance in optimizing their social impact, business strategy, commercial strategy, and human resources, as needed. The Ship2B Foundation will then validate the social impact and investment readiness of each project to access the Venture Philanthropy financing fund.
The Scale4Impact program counts with a €150,000 fund, with a maximum allocation of €75,000 and a minimum of €25,000 per project. The Ship2B Foundation team will also provide ongoing monitoring and support from the moment the financing is granted.
Finally, the accelerated projects will have the opportunity to participate in Ship2B Foundation events such as the Ship2B Impact Forum, where they will be able to connect with the larger community, forge alliances, and attract funding.
