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Impact Factory
Duisburg, DEImpact-drivenNon-Profit EnterpriseSocial ImpactEducation
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2018
LocationDuisburg
About Impact Factory
Impact Factory is Germany's largest incubator and accelerator for impact startups, serving as the nation's biggest impact founding scholarship. It provides a collaborative environment for social entrepreneurs across Germany to develop scalable solutions for complex social and ecological challenges. The organization fosters the creation of companies based on social business models and connects impact startups with corporate partners. With 376 startups supported across 14 batches and a community of over 700 members, Impact Factory drives socio-ecological transformation.
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Sustainability Goals
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Fostering Social Enterprises and Economic Growth
As Germany's largest incubator and accelerator for impact startups, Impact Factory supports social entrepreneurs in developing and scaling innovative business models. The organization fosters sustainable economic growth and job creation by enabling companies that combine economic success with societal and ecological impact.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Catalyst for Social Innovation
The organization drives innovation by supporting impact startups through its incubator and accelerator programs. This creates a supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions for complex social and ecological challenges.
Partnerships for the Goals
Strengthening Global Partnerships for Impact
Impact Factory connects impact startups with a broad ecosystem of funding and program partners, as well as impact investors. These partnerships are crucial for maximizing the reach and impact of socially innovative ideas and collectively achieving sustainability goals.
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Q1What is Impact Factory's mission?+
Impact Factory is Germany's largest incubator and accelerator for impact startups. Its mission is to drive social and ecological transformation by supporting founders in developing scalable solutions for complex societal and ecological challenges and creating companies with a double return.
Q2What programs does Impact Factory offer?+
Impact Factory offers an Incubator for early-stage startups with impact-driven ideas and an Accelerator (Impact Factory Accelerator NRW) for scale-ups. Both hybrid programs last 4-6 months, combine digital and on-site phases in Duisburg, and are 100% free for participating startups.
Q3How many startups has Impact Factory supported to date?+
Impact Factory has supported 376 startups across 14 batches so far. It fosters an active community of over 700 members, connecting impact startups with a broad ecosystem of supporters and impact investors.
Q4Where is Impact Factory headquartered?+
Impact Factory is headquartered in Duisburg, Germany. Its programs include both digital components and on-site presence phases in Duisburg.
Q5Who are Impact Factory's key partners?+
Impact Factory is supported by strong funding and program partners, including foundations like Beisheim Stiftung, Haniel, KfW Stiftung, and Stiftung Mercator, as well as companies like Yello and various Chambers of Commerce (IHKs). These partnerships are crucial for connecting the startups.
Q6Where can I find job openings at Impact Factory?+
Current job openings at Impact Factory are available on the career page of its parent organization, Anthropia. Interested individuals can view open positions at https://www.anthropia.de/karriere.
