Investment Readiness Program: Calling all Youth Innovators for the SDGs

Investment Readiness Program: Calling all Youth Innovators for the SDGs

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth Solutions Program just announced the applications for the 2023 Investment Readiness Program are now open.

The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is a 16-week accelerator program that prepares young social entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-35 from across the globe for investment readiness through one-on-one mentorship, curated training, peer-to-peer networking, and other opportunities to foster youth innovation.

The IRP is a flagship program facilitated by SDSN Youth's Youth Solutions Program. This year's IRP is its sixth edition and will occur between May 2023 to August 2023.

The Program aims to foster youth innovation and entrepreneurship globally for the SDGs, by providing skills and networks for young people (18-35) to create viable and sustainable solutions, as well as supporting them in implementing and scaling these solutions

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the IRP, you must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:

Represent an early-stage (see parameters below), for-profit SDG-focused startup or social enterprise

Venture is a registered organization in its country of operations

Between 18-35 years of age throughout the year
Ventures may be requested to submit proof of registration status

Early-stage Venture Criteria

Pre-Series B (e.g., Friends and Family, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A funding rounds)

Must have a minimum viable product or service

Founded less than 6 years ago and employs less than 100 people (excluding volunteers)

Just entered the market. Qualifies as one of the below:

Pre-commercialization (yet to generate revenue) OR

Product-launch or pilot within the last 2 years.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Investment Readiness Program: Calling all Youth Innovators for the SDGs