We want to celebrate the emerging companies within our network that are striving to make the UN Sustainable Development Goals achievable. Our impact startup program showcases the startups working to have a positive impact on their communities, industries and ecosystems, and introduces them to the world’s leading investors, companies and media.
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We select Impact startups for the innovation they show in following the UN’s SDGs – 17 objectives in the fight for a better world.
We define Impact startups within our network based on four factors:
1. Pursuing one or more of the SDGs through their operations. 
2. Adapting enterprise objectives to be more sustainable. 
3. Solving industry problems that could have a far-reaching effect. 
4. Prioritizing social collaboration and idea-sharing over competition and profit.

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