IMPACT

PROGRAM

Do you see yourself
as a visionary?

IMPACT

PROGRAM

Power Of IDEAS

TEDxAmsterdam is looking for initiators of disruptive innovations and concrete ideas, ideas that fit our planet’s future needs; social and/or environmentally.

1-on-1 mentorship, business & storytelling training, networking & feedback events, pitch coaching, presentation design workshop AND the chance to present on a TEDx stage.

Are you a sustainable entrepreneur ready to take the next step?

Registration is Closed

IMPACT

PROGRAM

Power Of IDEAS

TEDxAmsterdam is always looking for initiators of disruptive innovations and concrete ideas, ideas that fit our planet’s future needs; social and/or environmentally.

1-on-1 mentorship, business & storytelling training, networking & feedback events, pitch coaching, presentation and design workshop AND the chance to present on a TEDx stage.

This year’s program has kicked off. Read more about our pioneers below.

What is the Impact Program?

The Impact Program is your opportunity to bring forth a prototype of a solution regarding a real-world problem. Offered by TEDxAmsterdam, this journey functions as a catalyst for positive change. Each year we source bold ideas with the potential to address pressing matters. We look for ideas that cover a wide range of fields— from global health to climate change to social justice to education.

The program is an 8-week bootcamp style environment where pioneers will get the opportunity to be mentored and learn from expert trainers in four areas:

Storytelling
Leadership
Customer Experience
Impact

The Impact Program is made up of weekly 3-hour sessions that will take place in-person with workshops, energisers, Q&As, lectures, homework assignments and plenty of time for feedback.

We are looking to create synergy between the pioneers and kick-start a long journey of collaboration and friendship between them. The impact team is working to create a positive environment where questions can be act, thinking can be done and doing can begin. Join us!

Closing Date 3 Oct 2021

Registration is Closed

Who are our pioneers?

Pioneers are individuals on their way from an idea to implementation of their project, also known as the “pioneer phase”. The main idea is that pioneers can qualify to apply when they are still focusing on establishing the company, as well as some research and product development is still ongoing.

Who are our pioneers?

So if you were waiting for the perfect time to seize an opportunity of being heard, this is your chance!

Closing Date 3 Oct 2021

Registration is Closed

THE CRITERIA

The following qualities are important for the pioneer profile:

All pioneers(s) or team members must be at least 18 years old.
The pioneer needs to have a concrete, actionable business idea or product;
A genuine excitement to have a positive impact within Amsterdam and beyond
Each pioneer must demonstrate unwavering commitment to work on their business idea.
Each pioneer must make a commitment to spend around 3 to 8 hours a week at the program; 3 hours for an in-person session per week and then time for homework. We aim for it to take a maximum of 5 hours.
Available from mid-September to mid-November for a weekly in-person sessions.
The Pioneer is comfortable enough to speak at our closing VIP event, the Impact lunch, with TEDxAmsterdam sponsors, mentors and partners.

For the idea to be suitable, you will want to keep in mind about whether you:

Found a problem worth solving
Have a viable business model (problem/solution fit) for the product/service
Have conducted market and competitor research
Are fully committed to continue with the startup development
Have a proof of concept or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in place or working on it
Have already some traction (no hard requirement)

Closing Date 3 Oct 2021

THE PIONEERS OF 2021/22

Nicky Card

A financial app and debit card for teens that teaches them money skills.

iSeekMe

A mentor-to-mentor social media platform which connects people from different life stages ...

Brigitt

Female-led startup that bridges the gap between the creative industry and blockchain technology,...

Klabu

A social enterprise that gives refugees access to sports. Klabu builds sports clubs in refugee camps and creates ...

Code Noir

Interactive/participatory learning experience, in various forms including a dinner, workshop and talks

Blade Made

Transforming the waste from wind turbines to functional and beautiful objects such as ...

Upp!

Upp! closes the plastic waste loop locally and in a circular way using breakthrough Australian technology.

Want to be a pioneer too?

THE PIONEERS OF 2021/22

Nicky Card

Nicky Card is a financial app and debit card for teens that teaches them money skills.

iSeekMe

a mentor-to-mentor social media platform which connects people from different life stages, to exchange life experiences to accelerate each other’s personal growth

Brigitt

Female-led startup that bridges the gap between the creative industry and blockchain technology, and they achieve this by using NFTs and smart contracts

Klabu

a social enterprise that gives refugees access to sports. Klabu builds sports clubs in refugee camps and creates sportswear to support the clubs.

Code Noir

Interactive/participatory learning experience, in various forms including a dinner, workshop and talks

Blade Made

transforming the waste from wind turbines to functional and beautiful objects such as imaginative dystopian playgrounds for children

Upp!

Upp! closes the plastic waste loop locally and in a circular way using breakthrough Australian technology.

Want to be a pioneer too?

FAQS

Who are our Pioneers?

The Impact Program is suitable for people from all walks of life with an ambitious and entrepreneurial nature. It specifically caters to those in need of guidance to jumpstart benevolent solutions within the Amsterdam region. We are not talking about idealistic dreams and utopian fairy tales but rather initiators of disruptive innovations and concrete ideas. We like to call these great minds “Pioneers”. Pioneers are individuals on their way from an idea to implementation of their project, also known as the “pioneer phase”. The main idea is that pioneers can qualify to apply when they are still focusing on establishing the company, as well as some research and product development is still ongoing.

The Criteria

The following qualities are important for the pioneer profile:

All pioneers(s) or team members must be at least 18 years old.
The pioneer needs to have a concrete, actionable business idea or product;
A genuine excitement to have a positive impact within Amsterdam and beyond
Each pioneer must demonstrate unwavering commitment to work on their business idea.
Each pioneer must make a commitment to spend around 3 to 8 hours a week at the program; 3 hours for an in-person session per week and then time for homework. We aim for it to take a maximum of 5 hours.
Available from mid-September to mid-November for a weekly in-person sessions.
The Pioneer is comfortable enough to speak at our closing VIP event, the Impact lunch, with TEDxAmsterdam sponsors, mentors and partners

For the idea to be suitable, you will want to keep in mind about whether you: