GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
€150,000 per venture, combined with accelerator support; cohort-based, not rolling
Runs on a varying cycle; the last listed deadline was November 2025. The site currently shows a waitlist only—check 100ximpact.org for the next round.
FUNDING TYPE
Accelerator, Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Only 35 ventures have been backed to date across all cohorts, making this highly selective.
The programme is competitive by design—it targets what it calls 'impact unicorns' capable of systemic change, not early-stage pilots with limited reach.
WHAT IT TAKES
Join the waitlist on the 100x Impact site to get notified when the next cycle opens — 15 minutes
Prepare your application showing evidence of scale potential and impact model — 1-2 weeks
Selection process (timeline not specified) — Unknown
WORTH KNOWING
Ventures that complete the programme have raised 15x more capital afterward, suggesting the network and credibility signal may matter as much as the €150,000 grant itself.
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