Social Impact Entrepreneur
Summary
The Kickstarting For Good incubator is an 18-week programme designed to help mission-driven innovators create impactful initiatives that move the food system towards a plant-forward future. This programme provides you with the resources, mentorship, and funding needed to turn your vision into a reality.
With up to $3500,000 distributed in seed funding to our graduates, access to industry experts, and the opportunity to pitch your initiative on a global stage, this is your chance to accelerate your impact. Whether you already have a project in mind or want to explore one of our curated idea areas, we want to hear from you!
Programme details
Duration: 18 weeks, from 27 July to 22 November 2026
Funding: we distribute $350,000 in seed funding amongst our graduates, with the top prizes awarded by our judges on pitch day
Location: Online, with two in-person weeks in Berlin, Germany (travel & accommodation covered)
What to expect
- Virtual Phase 1 (27 July – 4 September 2026): Dive into the fundamentals of creating a successful, high-impact initiative. Start developing your idea with support from mentors and fellow cohort members.
- First In-Person Week in Berlin (10 – 16 September 2026): A week of intensive workshops and mentoring to refine your idea, followed by feedback from experts to sharpen your proposal.
- Virtual Phase 2 (5 October – 6 November 2026): Focus on developing your idea into a fully-costed proposal, with regular check-ins and deepening your skills in fundraising and scaling.
- Second In-Person Week in Berlin (13 – 20 November 2026): Finalise your proposal and pitch presentation, and participate in one-on-one sessions with mentors to prepare for the pitch day.
- Pitch Day & Graduation (21 November 2026): Present your idea in front of a jury of experts, with the chance to win seed funding and further support for your project.
Key benefits of the programme
- $350,000 in seed-funding for graduating initiatives, including individual grants from $5,000 up to $30,000.
- Stipends to cover travel and accommodation for your in-person weeks in Berlin.
- High-impact mentorship from experts in the food system, fundraising, and business strategy.
- Networking opportunities with major funders, foundations, and industry leaders.
- Final pitch day in Berlin with an opportunity to present your initiative to potential investors and collaborators.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for innovators, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits motivated to transform the food system. You can apply with your own idea or select from one of our curated idea areas, including:
- Influencing People with Power
- Meta-Fundraising
- Corporate Engagement
- Expanding Existing Organisations
- Fostering Innovation
Full list of idea areas can be found here.
Qualifications
- A passion for driving meaningful change within the food transformation space.
- Openness to collaboration, new ideas, and innovation.
- Experience and track record as an entrepreneur, gained in the non-profit and social impact sector and/or for-profit organisations.
- Dedication to fully participating in the 18-week programme, including the Berlin residencies and then embarking on your own venture afterwards.
How to apply
- Ready to be part of a global movement that’s reshaping the future of food?
- To apply, simply complete the written form.
- Don’t have your own idea yet? No worries! We have a range of idea areas waiting for the right entrepreneur to take them on.
- Join us in turning visionary ideas into reality and help transform the world’s food landscape.
- Confirmation: Participants will be confirmed by early July 2026.