Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers is a prestigious leadership program designed for individuals passionate about building local ecosystems for climate tech entrepreneurship. The program runs over eight weeks, combining online learning with a one-week summit in Stockholm. Participants will join a global network of peers, engage in interactive discussions, and gain insights from Sweden’s leading voices in sustainable innovation and green technology.

With a strong focus on climate tech, the edition of Impact Pioneers encourages participants to explore how technology can tackle the causes and impacts of climate change. The fully funded leadership program is ideal for leaders working in accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, or organizations that support entrepreneurship. By exchanging ideas and experiences, participants will sharpen their leadership skills and develop practical strategies for driving sustainable change in their communities.

This SI leadership program brings together like-minded individuals who are committed to addressing global challenges through innovation and entrepreneurship. It emphasizes collaboration, creative thinking, and the importance of strong local ecosystems in achieving long-term climate solutions. Impact Pioneers is more than a leadership program, it’s a powerful platform to inspire action and shape a sustainable future.

Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers | Fully Funded to Sweden:

Host Country:

•Sweden

Host Organization:

•Swedish Institute

Duration and Dates:

•The program spans eight weeks, combining weekly virtual sessions with a one-week in-person summit in Stockholm, Sweden, scheduled for October.

Benefits of the Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers:

Participation in Impact Pioneers is completely free of charge. The Swedish Institute covers all major expenses, including:

•The full learning program.
•Round-trip flights to Sweden for the onsite summit.
•Accommodation, meals, local transport, and insurance during the stay in Sweden.

Eligibility Criteria of the Swedish Institute Impact Pioneers:

•Must be a citizen and resident of one of the 26 eligible countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia.
•Currently work in an organization or business that supports the growth of entrepreneurs.
•Have the authority or role to develop international partnerships for your organization.
•Possess good written and spoken English skills.
•Be actively willing to participate, share knowledge, and support other participants.
•Have already identified challenges or opportunities to work on during the program, focused on improving your local climate tech entrepreneurship ecosystem.
•Must be locally owned and based in one of the eligible countries.
•Should be supporting or planning to support entrepreneurs, especially in sustainability or green innovation.
•Operate with a clear focus on contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).