Plus – The Regenerative Incubator

The new Startup Support Programme for circularity, biodiversity and food startups in Northwestern Switzerland.

Do you have a startup or an innovative idea aimed at making a positive environmental or social impact?

Are you eager to learn from experts and collaborate with other forward-thinking teams to take your vision to the next level? Don’t miss this opportunity and join PLUS – The Regenerative Incubator 2024-2025!

About the Programme

The climate crisis and biodiversity loss are central challenges of our time. A shift towards a circular economy and regeneration is essential. That’s why, through PLUS – The Regenerative Incubator, we support five startups in Northwestern Switzerland in developing their business models in the regenerative economy.

Program duration: October 2024 to January 2025

What to Expect

Refinement of the Business Model: Develop and optimize your business model.

Prototype Creation: Receive a CHF 1,000 budget to turn your ideas into tangible prototypes and receive valuable feedback.

Pitching: Present your startup at the final pitch event before a jury.

Timeline

27.09.2024

Application deadline

10.10.2024

Announcement of selected startups

15.10.2024

In-person kick-off event

30.10.2024

First in-person full-day workshop

01.11.2024

Second in-person full-day workshop

Nov. – Jan.

Mentoring sessions & coaching

23.01.2025

Demo Day (pitching before the jury)

Why Join the Incubator?

Focus on Sustainability and Regeneration

Learn how to make sustainability and regeneration the core of your startup, solving environmental and social problems entrepreneurially.

Free Support Worth CHF 10,000

The support services provided by the incubator programme are worth CHF 10,000 per startup and are completely free for participants.

Hands-on Workshops

Participate in interactive masterclasses that help you enhance your business skills and achieve net-positive business operations.

Experienced Mentors

Be guided by a mentor throughout your startup journey and receive advice on refining your business plan and prototype.

Individual Coaching

Benefit from personalised 1:1 coaching sessions with experienced industry experts.

Networking and Collaboration

Become part of a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs, experts and industry partners

Admission Criteria

Teams or individuals who have recently founded a startup or plan to.
Associations and small businesses looking to strengthen their business model and align with regenerative practices.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply by September 27, 2024

What is Regenerative Economy and Why is it Important?

Maintenance of the planetary and environmental status quo is not good enough. To ensure a healthy planet, the Regenerative Economy is a system that is built to create and deliver additional value at multiple levels:

Social

Fair and equitable treatment of customers, beneficiaries, employees, and stakeholders.

Environmental

Improving planetary health and resource management.

Economic

Continued impact through sustainable business models, products and services.

Regenerative actors therefore “not only reduce negative influences but also positively contribute to restoring environmental and societal resources” (SDSN Switzerland).

The Regenerative Economy can be enabled across many sectors. We at Impact Hub Basel believe that the thematic lenses of biodiversity, circular economy and food have a great impact potential for our region.