Deadline: 22-Jan-21
SDG Impact Accelerator (SDGia), a global accelerator launched by Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNDP in 2018, has opened its second global call for impact entrepreneurs to find innovative solutions for SDG-related complex development challenges.
SDGia has decided to launch its second program in Bangladesh and Uganda, where vibrant startup ecosystems already exist. Government of Turkey has provided the core funding for the implementation of the SDGia’s second acceleration program that has started in June 2020, in line with its long-standing support for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
During the second SDGia program, startups will work on products and services in the field of financial inclusion in Bangladesh and digital agriculture in Uganda.
SDGia has introduced a novel approach to startup acceleration thanks to its convening power for private and public stakeholders, with a specific focus on empowering innovative entrepreneurs who are providing impact at scale for low-income groups, the bottom of the pyramid.
Funding Information
They provide an equity free cash support at up to $15,000. The alumni of the program also gain opportunity to receive an impact investment of up to $100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- If you are working on any technology, service or product offering a solution to a global problem within the realm of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or want to propose an innovative solution to the Sponsored Challenge topics, they would welcome you to join them in the SDG Impact Accelerator program
- They accept applications from all international teams with a focus on commercializing their inventions and ideas and building sustainable business models. The call is primarily open for teams, but individuals with a proven track record may be accepted as well. You can apply if you fit in one of the definitions below:
- Founders of established companies
- To-be founders of startups at idea stage who have expertise in their domain
- Technology developers who are working on the field, but would commercialize through IP Transfer
- Teams from R&D institutes and universities with relevant technology to commercialize
- NGOs who want to test social business models inside their organizations or build spin-offs
For more information, visit https://tr.undp.org/content/turkey/en/home/presscenter/pressreleases/2020/12/sdgia.html