Our first Impact Readiness Sprint wrapped in March with 31 startups, a jury of six impact investors, and three winners heading to the EBAN Congress 2026 stage in Vilnius. If you missed it, applications for Cohort #2 are now open, apply here.

What is the Impact Readiness Sprint?

The Impact Readiness Sprint is a 3-session, fully virtual programme for early-stage impact startups. Over three weeks, participants assess, structure, and communicate their impact potential in a way that meets investor expectations.

Delivered as part of the EU-funded CLARIFAI project, the sprint is free of charge. It combines hands-on impact measurement, AI-enabled self-assessment on the Tau20 platform validated by an expert, and direct engagement with impact VCs and business angels.

What Cohort #1 looked like

31 startups. Three sessions. A jury composed of Jacopo Losso (EBAN), Dr. Patrick Greß (Evolutiq), Ingeborg Koppenol (DSM), Frederik Lorenz (Karma Capital), Pedro Olazabal (Zubi Capital), and Christina Figiel (BetterVentures).

The jury selected three winners to pitch on stage at EBAN Congress 2026:

  • MIMA Technologies: radiation-free, compression-free microwave imaging for breast cancer detection in dense tissue
  • reLi Energy: AI-powered battery management software extending energy storage lifetime and cutting operational costs
  • CoffeeFrom: upcycling industrial coffee grounds into bio-based thermoplastics, with social employment inclusion built into the model

Why join Cohort #2?

By participating, your startup will:

  • Conduct a hands-on self-assessment using Tau20, reviewed and validated by an impact expert
  • Define 3-5 core impact KPIs mapped to SDGs and IRIS+, with clear evidence logic
  • Develop an initial impact narrative and measurement plan suitable for fundraising and accelerators
  • Meet impact VCs and business angels and receive structured feedback on your impact case

This sprint is designed for founders preparing for pre-seed or seed fundraising, accelerator admissions, or first impact-focused investor conversations.

How the May Sprint works

Format: 100% virtual
Cohort size: First come, first served
Sessions: Wednesdays May 6, 13, 20 always at 15:00 CET

Participation is free of charge for selected startups.

Apply here: TAU20 Impact Sprint registration