PROGRAM

IOE Fourth Migration Challenge

The impact of climate change on human mobility

APPLY BEFORE OCT 6 2023

About the Program

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.

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)

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

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

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