Fully Funded Leadership Opportunity: Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers 2025 (Sweden)

Location: Online & Stockholm, Sweden
Deadline to Apply: 30 April 2025
Program Duration: 8 Weeks (Including 1 Week in Sweden – October 2025)

Overview:

Are you a changemaker striving to create local impact through climate tech entrepreneurship? The Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers 2025 is your gateway to a fully funded leadership program that connects and empowers ecosystem enablers from 26 eligible countries.

This prestigious program is designed for professionals working in accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, or organizations supporting entrepreneurship. Participants will engage in seven weeks of online interactive learning and discussions, followed by a fully funded one-week summit in Stockholm, Sweden in October 2025.

With a central theme of “Enabling Climate Tech Entrepreneurship,” this training program offers exposure to Sweden’s innovation ecosystem, leadership skill development, and the chance to build global networks committed to sustainable impact.

What the Program Includes:

Online networking, learning, and masterclasses with international peers
One-week in-person summit in Stockholm
Access to experts and innovators in sustainable innovation and green technology
Development of actionable strategies for local entrepreneurship support

Who Can Apply:

You must:

Be a citizen and resident of one of the following countries:
Azerbaijan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Estonia, Egypt, Georgia, Indonesia, India, Kenya, Lithuania, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, South Africa, Turkiye, Thailand, Ukraine, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia
Work for a locally owned business/organization that supports entrepreneurs
Have decision-making authority to form new international partnerships
Be proficient in English
Be willing to actively participate and collaborate with peers
Identify key challenges and opportunities to focus on during the program

Your organization should:

Be locally based in an eligible country
Host or support entrepreneurs
Contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Program Benefits:

Fully funded participation in the program
Round-trip airfare to Stockholm (except for Saudi Arabia participants, who cover their own travel and accommodation)
Accommodation, meals, local transport, and insurance in Sweden
Access to world-class knowledge and a global network of leaders
Opportunity to learn directly from Sweden’s climate tech and innovation sector
Enhance your leadership and strategic thinking skills
Build lifelong connections to scale impact in your community

How to Apply:

Visit the official DreamApply portal.
Register and select: “Impact Pioneers 25: Enabling Climate Tech Entrepreneurship”
Click “Apply Now” and complete the eligibility questions and motivation section
Upload your CV and a short pre-recorded video as per instructions
Submit your completed application before the 30 April 2025 deadline

Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity to become a leader in climate tech entrepreneurship. Apply now and build the tools, knowledge, and networks to lead sustainable transformation in your region.

APPLY HERE