Social Impact Enterpreneur (Kickstarting For Good)

Calling Impact-driven Innovators: Be the Change with Kickstarting for Good!

Social Impact Entrepreneur: Apply Now!

Are you ready to change the food system for good? 

The Kickstarting For Good incubator is a 15-week programme designed to help mission-driven organisations and innovators create impactful initiatives in the food system. This programme provides you with the resources, mentorship, and funding needed to turn your vision into a reality.

With up to $200,000 available in funding, 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: 15 weeks, from Aug 04 - Nov 14

• Funding: we award $200,000 in jury prizes to this years’ initiatives – ranging from $5,000 for graduating, through to $50,000, $40,000 and $30,000 as the top prizes as voted by our judges on pitch day

• Location: Two in-person weeks in Berlin, Germany (travel & accommodation covered)

What to Expect:

1. Virtual Phase 1 (Aug 4 - Sept 4, 2025): Dive into the fundamentals of creating a successful, high-impact initiative. Start developing your idea with support from mentors and fellow cohort members.
   
   
2. First In-Person Week in Berlin (Sept 4 - 10, 2025): A week of intensive workshops and mentoring to refine your idea, followed by feedback from experts to sharpen your proposal.
   
   
3. Virtual Phase 2 (Sept 11 - Nov 6, 2025): Focus on developing your idea into a fully-costed proposal, with regular check-ins and deepening your skills in fundraising and scaling.
   
   
4. Second In-Person Week in Berlin (Nov 8 - 14, 2025): Finalise your proposal and pitch presentation, and participate in one-on-one sessions with mentors to prepare for the pitch day.
   
   

Pitch Day & Graduation (Nov 14, 2025): Present your idea in front of a jury of experts, with the chance to win seed funding and further support for your project.


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:

• Plant-Forward Policies
• Corporate Engagement
• Alt-Protein Innovation
• Fish & Aquatic Animals
• Documentaries
• AI in Food Advocacy

Full list of idea areas can be found here.

• 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 15-week programme, including the Berlin residencies and then embarking on your own venture afterwards

Key Benefits of the Programme:

• $200,000 in funding for graduating initiatives, including grants from $5,000 up to $50,000.
• 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.

Duration: 15 weeks, from Aug 04 - Nov 14
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

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 below by 30 April! 

Don't have your own idea yet? No worries! We have a range of exciting initiatives waiting for the right entrepreneur to take it 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 2025.

Apply Now:

Ready to transform the food system? Start your application today and join a global community of changemakers.

IMPORTANT: Please use the application link provided just above. DO NOT apply via the "Apply for this job" button at the bottom of this page.