--- title: "IOE Fourth Migration Challenge" url: https://www.seedstars.com/community/entrepreneurs/programs/ioe-fourth-migration-challenge/ --- PROGRAM # IOE Fourth Migration Challenge The impact of climate change on human mobility [APPLY BEFORE OCT 6 2023 __](https://airtable.com/appvj2hPLOR8Lfdx2/shrktnrkgulKxe42n) 1. [HOME](/) 2. [WHO WE WORK WITH](/community/) 3. [ENTREPRENEURS](/community/entrepreneurs/) 4. [SEEDSTARS PROGRAMS](/community/entrepreneurs/programs/) 5. IOE FOURTH MIGRATION CHALLENGE ![Seedstars](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/SeedstarsLogo-01.max-594x300.png) ![ioe](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ioe_web-01.max-594x300.png) ## About the Program ### About the Program: details The fourth edition of the Migration Challenge will aim at supporting the endeavors of tech startups working towards facilitating regular migration processes, especially but not limited to solutions targeting the smoothening of such processes for businesses and/or governments including solutions that tackle climate change. The Challenge will identify 20 solutions, shortlist 10 and award a prize to the three runner-ups. ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Pitchingdsdgsdgs.max-1280x550.jpg) Why entrepreneurs should apply? * Learn how to improve your pitching skills and attract investors * Win a fully paid trip to pitch at the GFMD in Geneva and a cash prize Application criteria * Geography: Global, with a preference for startups in close proximity to Europe (Northern Africa, Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe) * Sectors: Mobility and service to businesses or governments in the framework of labor migration * Industries: ClimateTech, FinTech, HR Tech, CiviTech, Remittances, EdTech, Migration, AgriTech * Maturity: Startups with a minimum viable product that has already been tested and initial traction (pre-seed, seed, early stage) * Additional preferred criteria: The target beneficiary/client of the solutions are businesses or governments (B2B and B2G) ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/derek-coleman-EvZOXp8os5s-unsplash.max-1280x550.jpg) ![](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/cherrydeck-05gac-Qn0k4-unsplash.max-1280x550.jpg) Program Benefits * Fully covered trip and in-person pitch at GFMD in Geneva for the 10 finalists * 5000 CHF cash prize and 1-on-1 mentorship sessions for the Winner * The winner and two runners-up will receive 1-1 mentorship session with subject matter experts to help them solve pain points they are facing in their business Finalist Day: Workshop on the Art of Pitching and Storytelling, and 1-on-1 mentorship sessions on pitching * Alumni Network: You will become part of the Migration Challenge alumni network and receive opportunities for visibility, development of internal human capital, and connection with the wider migration development network of IOE. ## Application Timeline ### Application Timeline: details Applications Open September 8, 2023 Applications Close October 6, 2023 Screening Dates October 9-13, 2023 Selection of Top 10 October 27, 2023 Art of the Pitch Training November 7, 2023 Pitch Day for top 10 December 8, 2023 Top 3 Pitching at GFMD January 22, 2024 Winner Mentorship January 22 - February 22, 2024 ## About us ### About us: details [ ![IOE](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/IOE-card.max-320x550.png) ‎ #### IOE IOE is the sole representative of business in social and employment policy debates taking place in the ILO, across the UN, G20 and other emerging forums. For the past 100 years and on behalf of our more than 150 member organisations, we also strive to leverage our unique experience, expertise and advocacy to influence debates on the most pressing issues for businesses and employers worldwide. ‎‎VISIT THE WEBSITE ](https://www.ioe-emp.org/) [ ![Seedstars](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/seedstarsprogramshell.max-320x550.jpg) ‎ #### Seedstars Seedstars is a Swiss company founded in 2012, with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. ‎VISIT THE WEBSITE ](https://www.seedstars.com/) ## Project team ### Project team: details ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Michaela_Villaroman.max-376x376.jpg) GLOBAL MEDIA RELATIONS Michaela Villaroman [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michavillaroman/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Liz.max-376x376.jpg) PROGRAM SUCCESS LEAD Elizabeth Jones [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethjones8888/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Screen_Shot_2022-02-17_at_19.21.16.max-376x376.png) GLOBAL MARKETING PROGRAMS MANAGER Maria Camila Albornoz [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariacamilalbornozgoyeneche/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Moni.max-376x376.jpg) INVESTMENT ANALYST AT SEEDSTARS Monica Gomez [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-gomez-espadero/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/doris.max-376x376.jpg) PARTNERSHIPS Doris Clemenz [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/doris-clemenz/) ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Daniella_Charles.max-376x376.jpg) PROGRAM MANAGER, SEEDSTARS Daniella Charles [__](https://ng.linkedin.com/in/daniella-charles-1a6a48131) --- ## Sitemap - [Sitemap](https://www.seedstars.com/sitemap.md): every public page on this site - [llms.txt](https://www.seedstars.com/llms.txt): what Seedstars does and where to start