This spring, 31 early-stage impact startups joined Tau20’s first Impact Readiness Sprint. Over three online sessions, they worked through impact strategy, got hands-on with the Tau20 platform, and built out their impact assessment. The cohort wrapped with live pitches to a jury of impact experts and impact investors.
The jury was composed of:
- Jacopo Losso, EBAN
- Dr. Patrick Greß, Evolutiq
- Ingeborg Koppenol, DSM
- Frederik Lorenz, Karma Capital
- Pedro Olazabal, Zubi Capital
- Christina Figiel, BetterVentures
The original plan was two winners, but given the exceptional quality of the participants three were ultimately selected instead!
All three will have the opportunity to pitch live on stage at EBAN Congress 2026 in Vilnius. This event brings together 500+ angel investors from all across Europe, as well as VCs, corporates, startup founders, and policy makers! Check out some of the incredible speakers joining this year and get yourself some tickets to learn more about our Impact Sprint winners!!
MIMA Technologies – mima-technologies.com
Radiation-free, compression-free microwave imaging that detects breast cancer in dense tissue where standard mammography falls short. With ~70 million women in Europe affected by dense breast tissue and current detection rates at only ~60%, MIMA is targeting one of the most underserved gaps in oncology diagnostics.
reLi Energy – relienergy.de
AI-powered battery management software that extends energy storage system lifetime by up to 35% and cuts operational costs — turning real-time degradation data into financial and climate value. Named Startup of the Year at Free Electrons 2024, reLi is already running pilot projects with major utilities.
CoffeeFrom – coffeefrom.com
Italian circular economy startup that upcycles industrial coffee grounds into bio-based thermoplastics, combining materials innovation with social employment inclusion. Born out of a social enterprise, CoffeeFrom turns one of the food industry’s most abundant waste streams into designed, durable materials.
Cohort #2 running in May 2026 is now open
If you are an impact startup actively fundraising and want to turn your impact story into investor-ready evidence, apply here.