Impact Challenge
Impact Challenge by Fortum and Microsoft is an idea competition for early-stage startups, entrepreneurs and future founders who have a passion to make an impact on some of the most critical matters facing our societies today: availability of clean energy, decarbonisation of industries and preservation of biodiversity.
Familiarise yourself with the challenge details below and submit your idea before May 31st to ensure you seize the opportunity to scale your idea or solution alongside two prominent industry leaders.
CHALLENGE PRIZE
Challenge prize consists of tailored business support & acceleration, mentoring, technical support, and development credits. Check in full detail here.
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Don't wait no longer. Click here to submit your idea today for a chance to win. Good luck!
ABOUT MICROSOFT X FORTUM IMPACT CHALLENGE
Impact Challenge by Fortum and Microsoft is a challenge for individuals, teams and early-stage startups in the Nordics, who are interested in making a sustainable impact. The challenge is launched on 3rd of May and ideas can be submitted through this platform till 31st of May.
We are looking for innovative ideas and solutions to accelerate clean energy transition, drive decarbonisation across industries and protect biodiversity. The top ideas will be presented in Helsinki on 15th of June in a final pitching event and the winning idea will receive support both from Fortum and Microsoft to scale the solution forward.
All submitted ideas will be evaluated based on these three overall criteria:
FIT FOR SET CHALLENGE THEMES
TECHNOLOGICAL NOVELTY
SCALABILITY
NORDIC PROXIMITY
MAKE AN IMPACT
Apply now for a chance to win the ultimate startup package including
6 months of tailored business support and acceleration from industry professionals
Access to development tools and Azure Credits to up to $150 000 via Microsoft Founder Hub
After 6 months, you have a possibility to pitch for funding from Valkea Growth Club .
TIMELINE
3rd of May 2023 -
Call for ideas open
31st of May 2023
Final day of submissions
1st of June - 2nd of June 2023
Evaluation period
15th of June 2023
Final pitching event and winner announcement
3rd of May 2023 -
Call for ideas open
31st of May 2023
Final day of submissions
1st of June - 2nd of June 2023
Evaluation period
15th of June 2023
Final pitching event and winner announcement
CHALLENGE THEMES
Climate change is forcing the world to decarbonize quickly. Yet, at the same time, energy consumption is increasing. As a society, how do we find the right balance and ensure that there is always a sufficient supply of clean energy available, and do it without compromising biodiversity and climate?
Impact Challenge looks to address this question by seeking impactful ideas and solutions on
CLEAN ENERGY
DECARBONISATION
BIODIVERSITY
We welcome all ideas that address these themes, but more specifically we are looking for concepts that align with our topics of interest
APPLY NOW!
New, innovative solutions are essential for building sustainable future where people, business, and nature can thrive together. Do you have an idea that can have significant impact on scaling of clean energy, decarbonisation of industries or preservation of biodiversity?
FAQ
Microsoft and Fortum are coming together in search for new, viable solutions to accelerate clean energy transition and the shift to circular economy through innovation
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