Does Your Idea Have a Big Social Impact?
Together with CVC Capital Partners, we’re looking for startups that make people’s lives better.
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Win €25,000 from CVC Capital Partners for a startup with the biggest social impact
Whether you’re looking to streamline healthcare processes, find ways to fight global warming, or want to improve society as a whole – you may stand a chance to win the CVC Capital Partners Reward
Every round, our partner looks at all the accepted startups and selects one working on an idea with the highest social impact.
The reward – €25,000 – can be used towards the further development of your idea.
Why develop your impactful idea with MIT EF CEE?
Working with an experienced startup accelerator with over 270+ success stories gives you the framework you need to successfully develop your innovation and turn it into a scalable business.
Every accelerator program is a chance to go beyond pure know-how and meet the people who can invest in your startup and help you take it to the next level.
Meet business leaders and industry experts. Exchange experiences and get the insights and know-how you need to improve your innovation and get it ready to hit the market.
If you’re working in a tightly-regulated industry, our corporate partners may be able to assist you with regulatory requirements that apply to your innovation.
The winner of our demo day will go to one of our expansion weeks and get a chance to expand their startup internationally.
Every accelerator is a huge opportunity to secure your first customers – especially if you end up working with one of our corporate partners.
Test your assumptions in real-life scenarios. Get the feedback you need to improve your innovation and adjust it to the business needs of your potential customers.
All startups are invited to join our Alumni Club – an exclusive startup ecosystem in which you can get direct access to fellow tech founders, meet potential investors and enjoy alumni-only discounts and events.
About our Social Impact Partner
CVC Capital Partners
A world-renowned private equity and investment advisory firm with a global impact. The company was founded in 1981 as a London-based venture capital and a subsidiary of Citigroup. Today, they own and manage billions of dollars in assets in a variety of different industries including Poland’s PKP Energetyka and Żabka Group.
Who can get the award?
Your idea should have a significant, positive impact on the world around us – whether it’s through improving our lives or protecting the environment.
Only startups admitted to and participating in one of the current rounds of our programs can receive the award.
On top of having an impactful idea, you or one of your key members needs to be below 30 years of age.
Lastly, you need to beat your competitors – other startups that are working hard to develop their innovative ideas and change the world!
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Grow your startup and change the world
At MIT EF CEE, we connect innovative startups with established corporate partners looking for solutions to important business problems.
If you believe your startup can solve one of our partner’s problems and have a positive impact on our society and our lives – apply today and get a chance to win an extra €25,000.
Of course, the reward comes on top of all the perks of developing your idea with an MIT-affiliated startup accelerator!
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