To Impact The World

Value-up Program for Social (Impact) Ventures

About

Samsung For Impact

Acceleration Program

Samsung For Impact is a European impact acceleration program, which discovers and bolsters promising impact startups and social entrepreneurs who are driving social good through their business or developing innovative technology with a social purpose.

The program aims to invigorate sustainable impact ecosystems on a city and country level through strengthening the capability of local impact startups and ultimately providing a platform for solving large and complex social problems on a global scale.

Approach

Social Impact

SFI fosters impact startups that are able to define and solve the social problems of the target areas, countries, and cities. SFI aims to establish a sustainable impact startup ecosystem.

Technology & Business Support

SFI looks for impact startups that understand the importance of technology and create unparalleled and sustainable competitiveness through R&D and technology. SFI guides social entrepreneurs through their journey, sharing Samsung’s vast repertoire of knowledge and expertise in technology and business.

Organized Learning

SFI believes that education and learning can create changes. SFI provides well-organized learning tailored to entrepreneurs for impact so that they can develop business capabilities and create sustainable impact for the world.

Local Empowerment

SFI supports social startups on a long-term basis by connecting them with local partners and fostering lasting relationships. SFI is focused on solving the social problem of the local community through local empowerment.

Global Expansion

SFI supports social startups by providing Samsung’s global network and brand power. SFI offers an opportunity for social startups to communicate and cooperate with Samsung business units for their global expansion.

Samsung For Impact

Program

Target

Impact Startups from Early to Growth Stage with Strong Technology

SFI provides an impact acceleration program for impact startups from early-stage to growth-stage that seeks to follow-on investment for the next stage. Startups with strong technology or clear mission and vision are preferred.

Benefit

Grant

Each startup will receive grants from Samsung subsidiaries.

Samsung Mentors

Startups will work with Samsung mentors who have experience and knowledge of technology and other functional areas.

4-month Program

Startups will have the learning opportunity for 16 weeks through a well-organized curriculum.

DEMO DAY

Startups that complete the program will be given an opportunity to pitch in front of investors for a follow-on investment.

Program benefits can differ in the various progam locations. Please check your country website for an accurate overview of program benefits and other information.