Act for Impact is an established funding program for (prospective) social entrepreneurs who are active or want to become active in the field of education in German-speaking countries. For the 6th time, the Social Entrepreneurship Akademie (SEA) Act for Impact. You can still apply until March 15, 2018! The funding program is run in cooperation with Education and Society Foundation A total of 48,000 euros will be awarded.
Audience can have a say
On June 19, 2018, five selected social startups will present their innovative ideas or projects in the field of education at the finals in Munich. They will have the chance to win the main prize, consisting of €40,000 in prize money and inclusion in the exclusive Social Entrepreneurship Akademie start-up program. The prize money is intended to support the winners in building a sustainable business model.
The second-place team will receive €5,000 in prize money. A public vote on Facebook will also determine the Audience Award winner, who will receive €3,000. In addition to the chance to win the sponsorship award and start-up consulting from Social Entrepreneurship Akademie, all 10 teams in the running for the Audience Award will receive tips and suggestions for their project idea.
“Excellent social entrepreneurial initiatives”
Dr. Birgit Ossenkopf, Deputy Managing Director of the Education and Society Foundation, says:
"The Act for Impact funding program has produced excellent social entrepreneurial initiatives in recent years. All award-winning initiatives have the potential to shape our society sustainably through education. The program thus addresses a key concern of the Education and Society Foundation, and we are pleased to join this experienced group of partners as a sponsor, supporting Act for Impact in its impact and reach within the community and working together to further develop it."
