The ‘EUROPEAN IMPACT HERO’ is an acceleration programme focused on European impact-driven ventures to support their business with relevant expertise and industry connections.

The ‘European Impact Hero’ is made possible by Microsoft Germany, SAP, Audi and Volkswagen Group – and organised by the Center for Open Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship BW.

The programme started with the Impact Hero Day as part of the 'European Social Economy Summit' and was followed by a 6-month accelerator programme where we supported the social ventures with mentoring, expertise, and industry knowledge.

Social ventures are given the rare opportunity to take their business to the next level with the aid of leading industry insights and a powerful network of major corporate partners.

At the final even an expert jury will select the winning candidate that will be awarded the 'European Impact Hero Award' with a 5.000€ stipend from Ecopreneur- The European Sustainable Business Federation.

The Agenda is as follows:

14.00 Welcome Main Stage / Recap

14.15 – 15.30 Pitch Session (10 social ventures)

3min Pitch / 3min Q&A

15:30 – 16:15 Impact Investors Matching in Break-out Sessions

16.15 Announcement of the Winning Team

'European Impact Hero Award' ceremony

16.30 The End

Join us for the public final pitch event and exchange with changemakers and leading social and sustainable entrepreneurs from Europe.