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"The energy system is responsible for
2/3 of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissisons."
International Energy Agency
"793 million people are undernourished
and remain food insecure."
World Food Programme
"663 million people do not
have access to drinking water."
World Health Organization
"By 2050, 6 billion people - 70% of humanity -
will live in cities."
United Nations
"As many as 200 million people
could be displaced by mid-century."
International Organization of Migration
"The biodiversity of nature provides
economic value worth $33 trillion dollars
and is expected to decrease by 25% in the 2050."
Millennium Ecosystem Synthesis Report
"Limiting the rise in global temperature to below 2 Celsius
by the end of the century will require an average of
$3.5 trillion a year in energy sector investments until 2050."
International Energy Agency
Companies with innovative and impactful solutions should apply now to receive mentorship and equity investment. Startups must have a registered legal entity to apply. Application Deadline: June 5, 2017
50 companies will initially receive mentorship to determine scalability and impactfulness. Ability to set and reach milestones will determine the 12 companies invited to Rome for the in-person accelerator.
While in Rome, you receive a $100k USD initial equity investment and we will maximize your startup's potential across a wide array of disciplines--from user-acquisition to business development and investor pitches.
Companies stage a presentation at the Vatican demonstrating the impact, feasibility and profitability of its solution, with an opportunity to secure further funding from the select investors and influencers in attendance.
Companies will provide participating startups expert advice and support on their business strategy, communications and marketing strategy. Top companies from silicon valley will be supporting the Startups.
Companies receive mentorship from tech-centric professors, entrepreneurs and investors to set and reach milestones. Experts in community leadership, business and environmental stewardship evaluate all of the applicants and select 12 startups which are the most transformative, impactful, scalable, sustainable, feasible and profitable. These 12 startups come to Rome for an in-person accelerator from July 13th to September 9th.
Application deadline: June 5, 2017 | See FAQs for more information.