Impact startups at Web Summit Rio

Our startup program, ALPHA, shines a light on early-stage startups with outstanding potential. Among these exciting startups are dozens of startups using tech to benefit their industries, their local communities and the planet. These are our Impact startups.

Apply for our startup programme and join us in Rio.

What are Impact startups?

Impact startups are ALPHA startups that show innovation in following the UN’s SDGs – 17 objectives in the fight for a better world.

Impact startups within our network are:

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.

Meet our 2024 impact startups

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